Crime Rate in Shirland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirland

The total recorded crimes in Shirland, North East Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirland crime rate of 18.16 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Shirland, encompassing approximately 2,092 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shirland Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Burnshaw Street with total crimes: 6
  • Bunyan Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Priestley Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shirland?

To understand the safety of Shirland, we need to analyze Shirland crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Shirland reported a higher crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 438 crimes compared to 292. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shirland witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Shirland experienced a greater number of crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 419 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shirland witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North East Derbyshire, Shirland has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Shirland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shirland has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 18.16 ranking 9th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Shirland crimes were 438. The crime rate of Shirland in 2024 was 209.30 (year) or 17.44 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shirland were around 419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 200.22 (year) or 16.68 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shirland)CrimesRank (Shirland)CrimesRank (Shirland)
Clay Cross North122 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath70 2593 2622 2
Grassmoor45 5447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw41 8508 3505 4
Sutton50 3318 10250 15
Tupton47 4383 7396 7
North Wingfield Central43 6443 5500 5
Clay Cross South41 7320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton23 15322 8367 10
Dronfield North29 12306 11383 9
Dronfield South34 10243 12273 12
Killamarsh West32 11219 15277 11
Killamarsh East25 14226 13268 13
Eckington North27 13220 14262 14
Brampton & Walton14 19205 16224 16
Unstone18 16164 18223 17
Gosforth Valley16 17200 17213 18
Wingerworth15 18146 19141 20
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane13 20129 20153 19
Barlow & Holmesfield4 2494 22120 21
Ashover6 22116 21111 22
Coal Aston10 2184 2396 23
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2355 2485 24

Shirland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20254
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202518
May 202519
April 20259
March 202518
February 202510
January 202511
December 202419
November 202414
October 202426
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Shirland in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shirland postcode area is presented below.

1. Burnshaw Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bunyan Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Priestley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Fern Lea (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Aspen Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hallfieldgate Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hill Crest Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. King George Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Riley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. West Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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