Crime Rate in Alvaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alvaston

The total recorded crimes in Alvaston, Derby, UK in May 2025 are around 242 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alvaston crime rate of 6.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (-10.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
Alvaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Atlantic Way with total crimes: 10
  • London Road with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Alvaston has recorded 242 crimes with crime rate of 6.03 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alvaston)CrimesRank (Alvaston)CrimesRank (Alvaston)
Arboretum1,084 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey376 23,874 24,174 2
Littleover279 43,446 33,545 3
Darley296 33,202 53,164 6
Derwent263 53,430 43,465 4
Sinfin208 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton228 72,424 72,562 8
Boulton160 102,181 92,233 9
Chaddesden167 91,607 111,761 11
Mackworth146 111,791 101,890 10
Spondon89 131,084 131,230 12
Chellaston112 121,264 121,141 13
Mickleover68 16833 151,012 14
Oakwood73 15854 14976 15
Blagreaves85 14797 16969 16
Allestree68 17492 17595 17

Alvaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 121 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (214 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 20259
February 202518
January 202515
December 202422
November 202414
October 202415
September 202415
August 202417
July 202424
June 202452
May 202421

A total of 330 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202524
March 202520
February 202521
January 202523
December 202419
November 202412
October 202426
September 202423
August 202431
July 202426
June 202444
May 202437

A total of 1505 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 115.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 2025119
March 2025118
February 2025100
January 2025118
December 2024111
November 202494
October 2024111
September 202487
August 2024104
July 2024121
June 2024214
May 2024101

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20258
February 202511
January 20258
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20249
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 276 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202531
February 202519
January 202516
December 202427
November 20249
October 202414
September 202417
August 202412
July 202436
June 202448
May 202412

A total of 239 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202513
March 202512
February 202520
January 202519
December 202414
November 202420
October 202414
September 20247
August 202421
July 202418
June 202442
May 202417

A total of 423 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202526
March 202546
February 202531
January 202528
December 202418
October 202433
September 202438
August 202440
July 202433
June 202474
May 202433

A total of 145 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202514
February 20255
January 202512
December 20247
November 20248
October 202415
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 202511
January 202512
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

High Crime Locations Alvaston in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Atlantic Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. London Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Robbery1
7. Keldholme Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Kettlewell Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Wildsmith Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Metcalfe Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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