Crime Rate in Derby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby

The total recorded crimes in Derby, UK in January 2026 are around 3,336 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby crime rate of 12.76 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1354) incidents (-14.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (333) incidents (1.22% increase)
  • Public order: (313) incidents (3.64% increase)
Derby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 114
  • Hospital with total crimes: 66
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 52

Derby Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

Derby Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Arboretum (960 crimes), and the safest, Allestree (39 crimes), is 921 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Derby.

Similarly, the area of Cathedral Quarter & California (517 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Allestree North (12 crimes), with a difference of 505 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Derby.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Arboretum960
Abbey283
Alvaston229
Littleover227
Sinfin223

Safest Wards:

Mickleover73
Spondon68
Oakwood64
Blagreaves59
Allestree39

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cathedral Quarter & California517
New Normanton509
Littleover East243
Allenton & Osmaston226
Rose Hill & Castleward204

Safest Areas:

Allestree South27
Mickleover South27
Chellaston East23
Spondon North18
Allestree North12

Derby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1354 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (333 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1579 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 329 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1515 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (369 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1487 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (456 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1476 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (497 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1537 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (578 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1574 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 658 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1488 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (644 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3467 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 288.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 337 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026311
December 2025283
November 2025267
October 2025291
September 2025280
August 2025309
July 2025326
June 2025337
May 2025233
April 2025256
March 2025324
February 2025250

A total of 556 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202658
December 202535
November 202538
October 202550
September 202549
August 202545
July 202559
June 202558
May 202543
April 202534
March 202552
February 202535

A total of 2859 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 238.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026180
December 2025178
November 2025209
October 2025245
September 2025230
August 2025291
July 2025236
June 2025288
May 2025292
April 2025228
March 2025236
February 2025246

A total of 326 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202517
November 202517
October 202522
September 202524
August 202524
July 202534
June 202543
May 202545
April 202527
March 202514
February 202544

A total of 6349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 529.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 665 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026333
December 2025329
November 2025369
October 2025456
September 2025497
August 2025578
July 2025658
June 2025644
May 2025665
April 2025654
March 2025646
February 2025520

A total of 1512 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 126.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026104
December 2025108
November 2025122
October 2025135
September 2025176
August 2025111
July 2025108
June 2025105
May 2025130
April 2025153
March 2025131
February 2025129

A total of 397 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 202552
November 202529
October 202537
September 202523
August 202541
July 202530
June 202528
May 202537
April 202527
March 202537
February 202530

A total of 1097 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202681
December 2025107
November 2025109
October 202586
September 202571
August 202576
July 2025102
June 202598
May 202593
April 202577
March 202586
February 2025111

A total of 17749 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1479.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1583 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261354
December 20251579
November 20251515
October 20251487
September 20251476
August 20251537
July 20251574
June 20251488
May 20251583
April 20251345
March 20251516
February 20251295

A total of 510 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202644
December 202539
November 202545
October 202558
September 202545
August 202553
July 202540
June 202551
May 202530
April 202544
March 202530
February 202531

A total of 4323 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 360.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 436 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026313
December 2025302
November 2025347
October 2025331
September 2025368
August 2025358
July 2025436
June 2025379
May 2025363
April 2025388
March 2025402
February 2025336

A total of 2656 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 221.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 263 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026199
December 2025236
November 2025232
October 2025218
September 2025249
August 2025219
July 2025263
June 2025213
May 2025219
April 2025196
March 2025205
February 2025207

A total of 849 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202680
December 202571
November 202563
October 202588
September 202551
August 202548
July 202583
June 202561
May 202564
April 202558
March 2025109
February 202573

A total of 2066 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 172.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026238
December 2025205
November 2025188
October 2025233
September 2025141
August 2025168
July 2025175
June 2025134
May 2025147
April 2025117
March 2025178
February 2025142

High Crime Locations Derby in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total114
Violence and sexual offences33
Public order24
Shoplifting21
Drugs15
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime3
Theft from the person3
Other theft3
2. Hospital (Map)
Total66
Violence and sexual offences45
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total52
Drugs17
Violence and sexual offences13
Shoplifting8
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
4. Lower Eley Street (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order12
Drugs6
Vehicle crime3
Possession of weapons3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Prime Parkway (Map)
Total45
Public order15
Drugs12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Robbery2
Other crime2
6. Statham Street (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting36
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour3

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