Is S18 Safe?
North East Derbyshire, Dronfield
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
S18 recorded 58 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 36% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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Notably safe
S18 has 36% fewer burglaries per 1,000 residents than the UK average.
Burglaries (12 months)
58
2.17 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
1,307
49.0 per 1,000 residents
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property types in S18
Source: Census 2021 · 11,949 households
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What this means for S18 homeowners
Most homes in S18 are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
Neighbourhood crime detail
S18 sits within Dronfield South. For a detailed breakdown of crime by type and month, see the full neighbourhood report.
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.