Crime Rate in Arboretum: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arboretum

The total recorded crimes in Arboretum, Derby, UK in May 2025 are around 1,084 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arboretum crime rate of 9.01 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 Arboretum, encompassing approximately 120,321 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (373) incidents (28.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (197) incidents (-13.60% decrease)
  • Public order: (111) incidents (-6.72% decrease)
Arboretum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 84
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 64
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 57

How safe is Arboretum?

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

  • Relative to Derby:

    • In 2024, Arboretum reported a higher crime volume than the Derby average, with 12,414 crimes compared to 2,650. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Arboretum witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

    • In 2023, Arboretum experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derby average, with 10,798 crimes compared to 2,669. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Arboretum witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Arboretum Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Arboretum has recorded 1,084 crimes with crime rate of 9.01 ranking 1th out of 16 in the Derby, UK

In 2024, the total Arboretum crimes were 12,414. The crime rate of Arboretum in 2024 was 103.17 (year) or 8.60 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Derby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arboretum were around 10,798 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.74 (year) or 7.48 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Derby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arboretum)CrimesRank (Arboretum)CrimesRank (Arboretum)
Abbey376 23,874 24,174 2
Littleover279 43,446 33,545 3
Darley296 33,202 53,164 6
Derwent263 53,430 43,465 4
Alvaston242 62,972 63,287 5
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

Arboretum Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (373 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (197 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (290 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (228 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (368 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (251 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 281 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 227 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (322 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (162 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 347 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 138 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (254 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (358 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (203 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (391 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (163 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (414 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (175 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 372 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 175 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (646 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (390 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (325 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (198 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2507 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 208.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 390 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025197
April 2025228
March 2025251
February 2025227
January 2025162
December 2024138
October 2024203
September 2024163
August 2024175
July 2024175
June 2024390
May 2024198

A total of 970 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202553
March 202570
February 202551
January 202545
December 202478
November 202460
October 202489
September 202483
August 202491
July 202473
June 2024170
May 202466

A total of 228 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202526
March 202516
February 202514
January 202510
December 202412
November 202417
October 20247
September 202416
August 202420
July 202419
June 202432
May 202428

A total of 4741 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 364.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 646 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025373
April 2025290
March 2025368
February 2025281
January 2025322
December 2024347
November 2024254
October 2024358
September 2024391
August 2024414
July 2024372
June 2024646
May 2024325

A total of 835 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202555
March 202595
February 202563
January 202566
December 202456
November 202459
October 202468
September 202451
August 202445
July 202455
June 2024106
May 202436

A total of 1651 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 127.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025111
April 2025119
March 2025141
February 2025116
January 202589
December 202497
November 202495
October 2024112
September 2024141
August 2024153
July 2024125
June 2024220
May 2024132

A total of 276 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202510
March 202522
February 202526
January 202524
December 202415
November 20249
October 202421
September 202416
August 202419
July 202428
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 808 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202561
March 202555
February 202559
January 202551
December 202436
November 202455
October 202444
September 202444
August 202453
July 202487
June 2024134
May 202456

A total of 248 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202527
February 202517
January 202510
December 20248
November 202414
October 202426
September 202418
August 20245
July 202425
June 202462
May 202411

A total of 173 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20258
March 202514
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 202417
October 202415
September 202416
August 202411
July 202422
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 303 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202516
February 202528
January 202539
December 202420
November 202410
October 202416
September 202422
August 202418
July 202426
June 202432
May 202435

A total of 1399 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 107.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 2025113
March 2025143
February 2025117
January 202592
December 202494
November 2024102
October 2024102
September 2024122
August 2024106
July 202486
June 2024140
May 202498

A total of 209 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202520
February 202516
January 202527
December 20246
November 202418
October 20248
September 202421
August 202414
July 202421
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 166 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 20254
February 202512
January 20252
December 20247
November 202410
October 20244
September 202412
August 20246
July 202415
June 202450
May 202415

High Crime Locations Arboretum in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total84
Violence and sexual offences24
Drugs18
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total64
Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order8
Robbery4
Bicycle theft2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total57
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting9
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Possession of weapons6
Drugs3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Thorntree Lane (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
5. Babington Lane (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person3
6. Lower Eley Street (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
7. Back Sitwell Street (Map)
Total27
Bicycle theft6
Drugs6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Mount Street (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
9. Corporation Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
10. Cheapside (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1

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