Crime Rate in Unstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Unstone

The total recorded crimes in Unstone, North East Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Unstone crime rate of 79.88 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 Unstone, encompassing approximately 137 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Unstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Road with total crimes: 3
  • North Close with total crimes: 2
  • Loundes Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Unstone?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Unstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 164 crimes compared to 292.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Unstone recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Unstone had fewer crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 223 crimes compared to 312. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Unstone recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North East Derbyshire, Unstone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Unstone Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Unstone has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 79.88 ranking 22th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Unstone crimes were 164. The crime rate of Unstone in 2024 was 1190.99 (year) or 99.25 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Unstone were around 223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1619.46 (year) or 134.96 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)
Clay Cross North92 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath55 3593 2622 2
North Wingfield Central58 2443 5500 5
Grassmoor41 4447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw36 6508 3505 4
Shirland40 5438 6419 6
Tupton26 9383 7396 7
Clay Cross South28 7320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton20 11322 8367 10
Dronfield North27 8306 11383 9
Sutton20 12318 10250 15
Dronfield South22 10243 12273 12
Killamarsh West16 15219 15277 11
Killamarsh East13 17226 13268 13
Brampton & Walton19 13205 16224 16
Eckington North17 14220 14262 14
Gosforth Valley15 16200 17213 18
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane13 18129 20153 19
Wingerworth12 19146 19141 20
Coal Aston12 2084 2396 23
Barlow & Holmesfield12 2194 22120 21
Ashover10 23116 21111 22
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2455 2485 24

Unstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Unstone in March 2025

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

1. Main Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. North Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Loundes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Crow Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Green Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lightwood Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Sharman Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Summerley Lower Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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