Crime in Eckington (North East Derbyshire): statistics, rates and trends
591 crimes were recorded in Eckington (North East Derbyshire) in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eckington (North East Derbyshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
- Types of crime in Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
- Eckington (North East Derbyshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
- Demographics of Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
- Questions about crime in Eckington (North East Derbyshire)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (265), anti-social behaviour (108) and public order (42) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 632nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | North East Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 591 | 7,481 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.0 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,478 | 106,646 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eckington (North East Derbyshire) peaked in the year to August 2021 (809 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (519). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 591 | 79.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 553 | 74.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 603 | 80.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 555 | 74.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 658 | 88.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 809 | 108.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 728 | 97.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 545 | 72.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 519 | 69.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (41% below) and other theft (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 225 to 265, while public order fell from 67 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 35.4 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 14.4 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 42 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 4.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Eckington (North East Derbyshire); the highest is Chesterfield (135.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Dronfield (44.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eckington (North East Derbyshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killamarsh | 446 | 55.0 | -30% |
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 886 | 67.9 | -14% |
| Brimington | 895 | 76.4 | -3% |
| Swallownest and Aston | 1,153 | 73.9 | -6% |
| Kiveton Park | 614 | 85.3 | +8% |
| Dronfield | 944 | 44.4 | -44% |
| Clowne | 725 | 85.2 | +8% |
| Chesterfield | 10,309 | 135.1 | +71% |
Of the 2 areas within Eckington (North East Derbyshire), Eckington South & Renishaw had the highest crime rate (90.9 per 1,000) and Eckington North the lowest (74.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eckington South & Renishaw | Neighbourhood | 6,690 | 608 | 90.9 |
| Eckington North | Neighbourhood | 3,451 | 258 | 74.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Eckington (North East Derbyshire) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Castle Hill | 23 |
| On or near Aspen Road | 19 |
| On or near Atkinson Mews | 19 |
| On or near Market Street | 17 |
| On or near Berry Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Chester Court | 15 |
| On or near Fern Close | 15 |
| On or near Kings Mews | 15 |
Of the 483 crimes in Eckington (North East Derbyshire) with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 200 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 132 | 27.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 15.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Eckington (North East Derbyshire) has an estimated population of 7,478 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eckington (North East Derbyshire) average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eckington (North East Derbyshire) a safe place to live?
Eckington (North East Derbyshire) recorded 79.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 632nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Eckington (North East Derbyshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Eckington (North East Derbyshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eckington (North East Derbyshire) was up 7% on the year before: 591 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 553 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eckington (North East Derbyshire)?
About 7,478 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eckington (North East Derbyshire)?
Eckington (North East Derbyshire) 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.