Crime Rate in Derby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby

The total recorded crimes in Derby, UK in March 2025 are around 3,966 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby crime rate of 15.17 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1516) incidents (17.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (646) incidents (24.23% increase)
  • Public order: (402) incidents (19.64% increase)
Derby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorntree Lane with total crimes: 89
  • Mount Street with total crimes: 81
  • Hospital with total crimes: 75

Derby Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

Derby Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Arboretum (1242 crimes), and the safest, Blagreaves (65 crimes), is 1177 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Derby.

Similarly, the area of New Normanton (676 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Allestree North (25 crimes), with a difference of 651 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Derby.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Arboretum1242
Darley313
Abbey284
Alvaston277
Derwent269

Safest Wards:

Spondon111
Oakwood77
Mickleover68
Allestree67
Blagreaves65

Most Dangerous Areas:

New Normanton676
Cathedral Quarter & California600
Rose Hill & Castleward264
Littleover East256
Little Chester218

Safest Areas:

Mickleover North34
Normanton West33
Sunny Hill32
Spondon North29
Allestree North25

Derby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 2758 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 275.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 614 reported cases.

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

A total of 16032 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1603.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3336 reported cases.

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

A total of 2931 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 293.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 474 reported cases.

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

A total of 339 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 5450 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 605.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1184 reported cases.

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

A total of 327 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

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

A total of 1131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 113.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 198 reported cases.

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

A total of 351 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 60 reported cases.

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

A total of 4187 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 418.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 772 reported cases.

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

A total of 437 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 74 reported cases.

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

A total of 2769 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 276.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 568 reported cases.

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

A total of 845 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 118 reported cases.

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

A total of 1628 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 162.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 290 reported cases.

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

A total of 1473 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 147.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 262 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Derby in March 2025

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

1. Thorntree Lane (Map)
Total89
Shoplifting25
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft5
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery2
Other crime2
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
2. Mount Street (Map)
Total81
Anti-social behaviour36
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting9
Public order6
Other crime6
Drugs6
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Hospital (Map)
Total75
Violence and sexual offences36
Public order21
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Burglary3
4. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total63
Violence and sexual offences45
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total63
Anti-social behaviour30
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order9
Other crime6
Drugs6
Shoplifting3
6. Back Sitwell Street (Map)
Total63
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order15
Drugs9
Theft from the person3
Other theft3
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3

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