Killamarsh Crime Overview
Killamarsh is among the top 10 safest small towns in Derbyshire, and is the 79th most dangerous overall out of Derbyshire's 279 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Killamarsh in 2020 was 50 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Derbyshire's overall crime rate, coming in 45% lower than the Derbyshire rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Killamarsh is the 401st safest small town, and the 3,001st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2020, Killamarsh was the worst small town in Derbyshire for bicycle theft, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.11 per 1,000 inhabitants. May 2019 was also a bad month for Killamarsh residents, when it was Derbyshire's most dangerous small town for burglary, recording 10 crimes at a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents. Killamarsh recorded 1 report of robbery during February 2018, making its crime rate of 0.11 the worst small town for robbery in Derbyshire that month.
The most common crimes in Killamarsh are violence and sexual offences, with 233 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 25. This is 34% higher than 2019's figure of 154 offences and a difference of 8.32 from 2019's crime rate of 16. Killamarsh's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 50% from 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Killamarsh to other towns and cities
See how Killamarsh shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Killamarsh and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Killamarsh Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Killamarsh This Year
| Killamarsh | Derbyshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 208 | 21.89 | 38,431 | 36.26 | 66% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.21 | 927 | 0.87 | 314% safer |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.79 | 4,255 | 4.01 | 6% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 57 | 6.00 | 8,804 | 8.31 | 38% safer |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.26 | 2,540 | 2.40 | 90% safer |
| Other Crime | 8 | 0.84 | 2,001 | 1.89 | 125% safer |
| Other Theft | 20 | 2.11 | 5,316 | 5.02 | 138% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.53 | 826 | 0.78 | 47% safer |
| Public Order | 57 | 6.00 | 8,342 | 7.87 | 31% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.21 | 622 | 0.59 | 181% safer |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.84 | 3,856 | 3.64 | 333% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.21 | 476 | 0.45 | 114% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 37 | 3.89 | 4,302 | 4.06 | 4.4% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 233 | 24.53 | 35,416 | 33.41 | 36% safer |
Crime in Killamarsh Compared To Derbyshire
Killamarsh Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brimington | 268 | 30.07 | 68% safer |
| Hilton | 259 | 30.16 | 67% safer |
| Dronfield | 683 | 32.36 | 56% safer |
| New Mills | 412 | 42.42 | 19% safer |
| Belper | 978 | 43.72 | 15% safer |
| Killamarsh | 479 | 50.42 | - |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith | 494 | 51.29 | 1.7% more dangerous |
| Sandiacre | 522 | 56.36 | 11% more dangerous |
| Eckington | 700 | 58.56 | 14% more dangerous |
| Clowne | 496 | 59.10 | 15% more dangerous |
| Ashbourne | 573 | 64.29 | 22% more dangerous |
Killamarsh Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 27 | 20 | 14 | 22 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.21 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 4.8 | 4.2 | 6 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.63 | 0.63 | 1.6 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.32 | 0.74 | 1.4 | 0.84 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.7 | 2.4 | 3.3 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.32 | 0.11 | 0.32 | 0.53 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 0.63 | 0.84 | 1.9 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.11 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.9 | 1.6 | 0.63 | 0.84 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.11 | 0.21 | 0.11 | 0.21 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 10 | 2.8 | 6 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 7 | 8 | 16 | 25 | Getting worse |
Changes In Killamarsh's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Killamarsh to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Killamarsh | 50.42 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 26% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 35% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 39% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 41% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 42% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 48% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 51% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 53% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 62% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 63% more dangerous |
Crime in Killamarsh's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killamarsh | 479 | 50 | First |
Crime in Killamarsh During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Killamarsh change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Killamarsh saw a 1,300% increase in public order. Killamarsh saw a large fall in vehicle crime during April, when it fell by 86% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -14% | -5% | +250% | +117% | +21% | -38% | +38% | +375% | +175% | +83% |
| Burglary | - | -78% | - | -75% | -40% | -50% | -33% | +50% | - | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | +150% | +150% | -20% | -56% | -40% | +25% | -25% | +33% | +400% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | -67% | -50% | - | - | -33% | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | -33% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -25% | -50% | - | -75% | - | -60% | - | +200% | - | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +300% | - | +300% | +150% | +67% | -60% | +800% | +1,300% | - | - |
| Shoplifting | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -40% | -86% | -83% | -25% | -33% | +100% | -33% | +500% | -17% | -50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -9% | +44% | +133% | +32% | -39% | +46% | +100% | +375% | +25% | +86% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Killamarsh
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The most common crimes in Killamarsh are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Killamarsh?
Killamarsh's least common crime is bicycle theft.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021