Crime Rate in Derby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby

The total recorded crimes in Derby, UK in May 2025 are around 3,944 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Derby, encompassing approximately 261,364 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1583) incidents (17.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (665) incidents (1.68% increase)
  • Public order: (363) incidents (-6.44% decrease)
Derby Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 93
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 84
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 60

Derby Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

Derby Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Arboretum (1084 crimes), and the safest, Allestree (68 crimes), is 1016 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Derby.

Similarly, the area of Cathedral Quarter & California (670 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Mickleover South (29 crimes), with a difference of 641 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Derby.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Arboretum1084
Abbey376
Darley296
Littleover279
Derwent263

Safest Wards:

Spondon89
Blagreaves85
Oakwood73
Mickleover68
Allestree68

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cathedral Quarter & California670
New Normanton552
Littleover East268
Allenton & Osmaston244
Rose Hill & Castleward239

Safest Areas:

Allestree South35
Allestree North33
Spondon North32
Oakwood30
Mickleover South29

Derby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1583 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (665 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1345 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (654 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1516 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (646 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1295 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 520 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1309 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (420 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1365 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 392 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1256 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (321 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1533 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (593 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1491 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (523 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1407 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (593 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1524 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 579 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3336 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1184 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 425 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202544
March 202530
February 202531
January 202522
December 202431
November 202431
October 202435
September 202445
August 202433
July 202433
June 202460

A total of 403 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202527
March 202537
February 202530
January 202546
December 202415
November 202438
October 202431
September 202434
August 202428
July 202436
June 202444

A total of 1301 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202577
March 202586
February 2025111
January 2025122
December 202490
November 202476
October 2024110
September 2024109
August 2024100
July 2024129
June 2024198

A total of 1892 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 157.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025147
April 2025117
March 2025178
February 2025142
January 2025175
December 2024129
November 2024145
October 2024153
September 2024128
August 2024137
July 2024151
June 2024290

A total of 3420 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 285.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 474 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025233
April 2025256
March 2025324
February 2025250
January 2025293
December 2024224
November 2024274
October 2024300
September 2024281
August 2024250
July 2024261
June 2024474

A total of 6769 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 615.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025665
April 2025654
March 2025646
February 2025520
January 2025420
December 2024392
October 2024593
September 2024523
August 2024593
July 2024579
June 20241184

A total of 18960 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1580.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3336 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251583
April 20251345
March 20251516
February 20251295
January 20251309
December 20241365
November 20241256
October 20241533
September 20241491
August 20241407
July 20241524
June 20243336

A total of 399 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202527
March 202514
February 202544
January 202512
December 202416
November 202419
October 202424
September 202439
August 202419
July 202436
June 2024104

A total of 3184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 265.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 568 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025219
April 2025196
March 2025205
February 2025207
January 2025186
December 2024270
November 2024229
October 2024270
September 2024267
August 2024279
July 2024288
June 2024568

A total of 514 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202534
March 202552
February 202535
January 202535
December 202425
November 202436
October 202448
September 202444
August 202440
July 202448
June 202474

A total of 1756 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 262 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025130
April 2025153
March 2025131
February 2025129
January 2025179
December 2024130
November 202493
October 2024141
September 2024119
August 2024127
July 2024162
June 2024262

A total of 3278 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 273.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 614 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025292
April 2025228
March 2025236
February 2025246
January 2025228
December 2024197
November 2024238
October 2024223
September 2024225
August 2024268
July 2024283
June 2024614

A total of 967 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202558
March 2025109
February 202573
January 202574
December 202453
November 202470
October 2024105
September 202493
August 202465
July 202485
June 2024118

A total of 4938 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 411.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 772 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025363
April 2025388
March 2025402
February 2025336
January 2025319
December 2024299
November 2024321
October 2024435
September 2024417
August 2024448
July 2024438
June 2024772

High Crime Locations Derby in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Derby postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total93
Violence and sexual offences54
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order12
Other theft9
Drugs3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total84
Violence and sexual offences24
Drugs18
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting3
Other theft3
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order8
Robbery4
Other theft2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total54
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting9
Possession of weapons6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary6
Public order3
Drugs3
5. Charlotte Street (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
6. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order3

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