What is the crime rate in Derby?

As of February 2026, Derby has a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 residents, based on 3,329 recorded offences.

How does Derby rank nationally for crime?

Derby ranks #21 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Derby?

The most common crime type in Derby is Violence and sexual offences with 1,352 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 40.6% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Derby?

As of February 2026, Derby has a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 residents, based on 3,329 recorded offences.

How does Derby rank nationally for crime?

Derby ranks #21 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Derby?

The most common crime type in Derby is Violence and sexual offences with 1,352 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 40.6% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Derbyshire Constabulary Police

Derby Crime Intelligence Report

Derby recorded 3,329 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 residents. This places Derby at #21 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 3.5% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

3,329

trending_down -0.2% vs last month

Crime Rate

12.74per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#21of 331

By total crime volume

National Population

261,364

Estimated population

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 91 Violence and sexual offences: 43 Criminal damage and arson: 9	91
On or near Lower Eley Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 39 Anti-social behaviour: 9 Criminal damage and arson: 6	39
On or near Hospital Map	Violence and sexual offences: 36 Other theft: 9 Criminal damage and arson: 6	36
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 27 Other theft: 13 Anti-social behaviour: 13	27
On or near Supermarket Map	Drugs: 27 Public order: 13 Other theft: 7	27
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 45	45
On or near Thorntree Lane Map	Shoplifting: 24 Public order: 6	24
On or near Supermarket Map	Anti-social behaviour: 29	29
On or near Back Stanley Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 14 Public order: 3 Robbery: 2	14
On or near Back Sitwell Street Map	Drugs: 9 Robbery: 6 Other theft: 6	9

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

3,329 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

1,352

40.6%

Anti-social Behaviour

372

11.2%

Shoplifting

301

9.0%

Public Order

263

7.9%

Drug Offences

229

6.9%

Other Theft

209

6.3%

Criminal Damage & Arson

188

5.6%

Vehicle Crime

122

3.7%

Burglary

2.9%

Other Crime

1.7%

Weapons Possession

1.5%

Robbery

1.2%

Theft from Person

1.0%

Bicycle Theft

0.5%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

17 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Arboretum	992	8.2
2	Darley	285	7.5
3	Abbey	284	0.6
4	Derwent	234	6.8
5	Littleover	230	7.1

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Allestree	45	1.9
shield	Mickleover	46	1.6
shield	Oakwood	49	0.9
shield	Blagreaves	63	2.3
shield	Spondon	76	3.7

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -0.2%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -3.5%

Data Transparency

Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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