Crime Rate in Alvaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alvaston

The total recorded crimes in Alvaston, Derby, UK in July 2025 are around 263 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alvaston crime rate of 6.55 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 Alvaston, encompassing approximately 40,159 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (5.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
Alvaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Murray Street with total crimes: 11
  • Commerce Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Alvaston?

To understand the safety of Alvaston, we need to analyze Alvaston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Derby:

    • In 2024, Alvaston reported a higher crime volume than the Derby average, with 2,972 crimes compared to 2,650. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Alvaston witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

    • In 2023, Alvaston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derby average, with 3,287 crimes compared to 2,669. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Alvaston witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Derby, Alvaston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Alvaston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Alvaston has recorded 263 crimes with crime rate of 6.55 ranking 5th out of 16 in the Derby, UK

In 2024, the total Alvaston crimes were 2,972. The crime rate of Alvaston in 2024 was 74.00 (year) or 6.17 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Derby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alvaston were around 3,287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.85 (year) or 6.82 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Derby.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alvaston)CrimesRank (Alvaston)CrimesRank (Alvaston)
Arboretum1,143 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey359 23,874 24,174 2
Littleover287 43,446 33,545 3
Derwent329 33,430 43,465 4
Darley251 63,202 53,164 6
Sinfin207 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton214 72,424 72,562 8
Boulton197 102,181 92,233 9
Mackworth199 91,791 101,890 10
Chaddesden143 111,607 111,761 11
Spondon95 141,084 131,230 12
Chellaston99 131,264 121,141 13
Blagreaves105 12797 16969 16
Mickleover77 16833 151,012 14
Oakwood94 15854 14976 15
Allestree62 17492 17595 17

Alvaston 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 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (119 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (118 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 111 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (111 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 202511
January 202512
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202513
April 202520
March 20259
February 202518
January 202515
December 202422
November 202414
October 202415
September 202415
August 202417

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202521
May 202522
April 202513
March 202512
February 202520
January 202519
December 202414
November 202420
October 202414
September 20247
August 202421

A total of 1281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025109
June 2025103
May 2025107
April 2025119
March 2025118
February 2025100
January 2025118
December 2024111
November 202494
October 2024111
September 202487
August 2024104

A total of 263 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202518
May 202524
April 202524
March 202520
February 202521
January 202523
December 202419
November 202412
October 202426
September 202423
August 202431

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202520
May 202519
April 202516
March 202531
February 202519
January 202516
December 202427
November 20249
October 202414
September 202417
August 202412

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 342 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202530
May 202523
April 202526
March 202546
February 202531
January 202528
December 202418
October 202433
September 202438
August 202440

A total of 121 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20258
April 202515
March 202514
February 20255
January 202512
December 20247
November 20248
October 202415
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20259
April 20254
March 20258
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241

High Crime Locations Alvaston in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Murray Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Commerce Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Slaney Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Wildsmith Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bowmer Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Burglary1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1

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