Crime in Dronfield: statistics, rates and trends
944 crimes were recorded in Dronfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dronfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Dronfield
- Types of crime in Dronfield
- Dronfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Dronfield
- Streets with the most crime in Dronfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dronfield
- Demographics of Dronfield
- Questions about crime in Dronfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (322), shoplifting (183) and anti-social behaviour (98) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,232nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Dronfield | North East Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 944 | 7,481 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.4 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 21,238 | 106,646 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dronfield peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,083 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (888). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 944 | 44.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 893 | 42.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 966 | 45.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,076 | 50.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,033 | 48.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,083 | 51.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 990 | 46.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 959 | 45.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 888 | 41.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and drugs (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 105 to 183 and other theft rose from 51 to 67, while criminal damage and arson fell from 86 to 62 and anti-social behaviour fell from 134 to 98.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 322 | 15.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 183 | 8.6 | 8.5 | +74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Other theft | 67 | 3.2 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Public order | 66 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Burglary | 47 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 1.7 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Dronfield; the highest is Chesterfield (135.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Wingerworth (37.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dronfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 10,309 | 135.1 | +204% |
| Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | 591 | 79.0 | +78% |
| Brimington | 895 | 76.4 | +72% |
| Sheffield | 61,752 | 118.5 | +167% |
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 886 | 67.9 | +53% |
| Killamarsh | 446 | 55.0 | +24% |
| Wingerworth | 315 | 37.5 | -16% |
| Waverley and Catcliffe | 443 | 78.5 | +77% |
Of the 5 areas within Dronfield, Dronfield North had the highest crime rate (83.1 per 1,000) and Coal Aston the lowest (22.7), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield North | Neighbourhood | 4,201 | 349 | 83.1 |
| Dronfield South | Neighbourhood | 5,202 | 307 | 59.0 |
| Dronfield Woodhouse | Neighbourhood | 1,853 | 56 | 30.2 |
| Gosforth Valley | Neighbourhood | 6,721 | 158 | 23.5 |
| Coal Aston | Neighbourhood | 3,261 | 74 | 22.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Dronfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (122).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 122 |
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near Bowshaw | 20 |
| On or near Hassop Close | 20 |
| On or near Glen Vale | 19 |
| On or near Chesterfield Road | 18 |
| On or near Haddon Close | 16 |
| On or near Parkgate | 16 |
Of the 846 crimes in Dronfield with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 385 | 45.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 262 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Dronfield has an estimated population of 21,238 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (35%, against 22%), less private renting (8.1%, against 20.3%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dronfield average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Dronfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dronfield a safe place to live?
Dronfield recorded 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,232nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dronfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 322 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (183).
Is crime in Dronfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dronfield was up 6% on the year before: 944 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 893 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dronfield?
About 21,238 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dronfield?
Dronfield is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.