Crime in Clay Cross: statistics, rates and trends
825 crimes were recorded in Clay Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clay Cross at a glance
- Crime trends in Clay Cross
- Types of crime in Clay Cross
- Clay Cross compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Clay Cross
- Streets with the most crime in Clay Cross
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clay Cross
- Population and deprivation in Clay Cross
- Questions about crime in Clay Cross
- About this data
825 crimes were recorded in Clay Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 397 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Clay Cross has the 126th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clay Cross | North East Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 825 | 7,528 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.7 | 70.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,363 | 106,646 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clay Cross was highest in the year to July 2020 (945 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (708). Over the whole period it rose 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 825 | 129.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 796 | 125.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 888 | 139.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 792 | 124.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 708 | 111.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 863 | 135.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 945 | 148.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 784 | 123.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 726 | 114.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clay Cross over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+14%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 397 | 62.4 | 1.82 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 20.4 | 1.33 | -7% |
| Public order | 57 | 9.0 | 1.35 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 9.0 | 1.08 | +14% |
| Other theft | 49 | 7.7 | 1.20 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 7.4 | 1.09 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.6 | 0.73 | +92% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.1 | 1.49 | -9% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.5 | 0.71 | -11% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.4 | 0.72 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.13 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.38 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clay Cross
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clay Cross recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 48.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clay Cross
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clay Cross recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clay Cross
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clay Cross recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clay Cross
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clay Cross recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clay Cross
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clay Cross recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clay Cross
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clay Cross recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clay Cross
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clay Cross recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clay Cross
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clay Cross recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clay Cross
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clay Cross recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clay Cross
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clay Cross recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clay Cross
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clay Cross recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clay Cross
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clay Cross recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clay Cross
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clay Cross recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clay Cross
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clay Cross recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Clay Cross, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clay Cross.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clay Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Wingfield and Holmewood | 1,099 | 102.7 | -21% |
| Wingerworth | 306 | 36.5 | -72% |
| Alfreton | 1,204 | 127.3 | -2% |
| Huthwaite | 486 | 88.5 | -32% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,059 | 72.6 | -44% |
| Chesterfield | 10,218 | 133.9 | +3% |
| Stanton Hill and Skegby | 526 | 104.0 | -20% |
| Brimington | 903 | 77.1 | -41% |
2 areas within Clay Cross, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Clay Cross North had the highest rate (120.4 per 1,000) and Clay Cross South the lowest (85.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Cross North | Neighbourhood | 7,383 | 889 | 120.4 |
| Clay Cross South | Neighbourhood | 3,808 | 324 | 85.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Clay Cross over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Egstow Place | 88 |
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Brassington Street | 32 |
| On or near Pilsley Road | 29 |
| On or near Bestwood Drive | 27 |
| On or near Back Croft | 21 |
| On or near Market Street | 21 |
| On or near Rye Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Ox Close | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clay Cross over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 316 | 38.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 130 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 10.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Clay Cross has an estimated population of 6,363. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clay Cross sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clay Cross |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.0% |
| Social rented homes | 31.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.9% |
Is Clay Cross a safe place to live?
Clay Cross recorded 129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Clay Cross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (130).
Is crime in Clay Cross going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clay Cross was up 4% on the year before: 825 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 796 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clay Cross?
Clay Cross is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Clay Cross. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.