Crime Rate in Derby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby

The total recorded crimes in Derby, UK in July 2025 are around 4,124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby crime rate of 15.78 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1574) incidents (5.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (658) incidents (2.17% increase)
  • Public order: (436) incidents (15.04% increase)
Derby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 81
  • Thorntree Lane with total crimes: 77
  • Supermarket 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 (1143 crimes), and the safest, Allestree (62 crimes), is 1081 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Derby.

Similarly, the area of Cathedral Quarter & California (657 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Spondon North (25 crimes), with a difference of 632 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Derby.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Arboretum1143
Abbey359
Derwent329
Littleover287
Alvaston263

Safest Wards:

Chellaston99
Spondon95
Oakwood94
Mickleover77
Allestree62

Most Dangerous Areas:

Cathedral Quarter & California657
New Normanton647
Littleover East289
Chaddesden West255
Allenton & Osmaston229

Safest Areas:

Chellaston East42
Mickleover South40
Allestree South32
Allestree North30
Spondon North25

Derby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1444.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1583 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251574
June 20251488
May 20251583
April 20251345
March 20251516
February 20251295
January 20251309

A total of 235 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 33.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202528
May 202537
April 202527
March 202537
February 202530
January 202546

A total of 316 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 45.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202558
May 202543
April 202534
March 202552
February 202535
January 202535

A total of 1754 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 250.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025236
June 2025288
May 2025292
April 2025228
March 2025236
February 2025246
January 2025228

A total of 2019 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 288.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 337 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025326
June 2025337
May 2025233
April 2025256
March 2025324
February 2025250
January 2025293

A total of 219 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 31.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202543
May 202545
April 202527
March 202514
February 202544
January 202512

A total of 248 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 35.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202551
May 202530
April 202544
March 202530
February 202531
January 202522

A total of 935 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 133.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025108
June 2025105
May 2025130
April 2025153
March 2025131
February 2025129
January 2025179

A total of 4207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 601.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 665 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025658
June 2025644
May 2025665
April 2025654
March 2025646
February 2025520
January 2025420

A total of 1068 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 152.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025175
June 2025134
May 2025147
April 2025117
March 2025178
February 2025142
January 2025175

A total of 522 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 74.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202561
May 202564
April 202558
March 2025109
February 202573
January 202574

A total of 689 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 98.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025102
June 202598
May 202593
April 202577
March 202586
February 2025111
January 2025122

A total of 1489 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 212.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 263 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025263
June 2025213
May 2025219
April 2025196
March 2025205
February 2025207
January 2025186

A total of 2623 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 374.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 436 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025436
June 2025379
May 2025363
April 2025388
March 2025402
February 2025336
January 2025319

High Crime Locations Derby in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total81
Anti-social behaviour27
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order12
Drugs9
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Thorntree Lane (Map)
Total77
Shoplifting44
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Other theft3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total75
Anti-social behaviour39
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting6
Public order6
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
Other crime3
Drugs3
Bicycle theft3
4. Hospital (Map)
Total63
Violence and sexual offences33
Public order12
Other theft9
Possession of weapons3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total58
Violence and sexual offences30
Drugs8
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order5
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
6. Hoult Street (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Other crime3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3

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