Crime Rate in Arboretum: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arboretum

The total recorded crimes in Arboretum, Derby, UK in July 2025 are around 1,143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arboretum crime rate of 9.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (369) incidents (12.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (227) incidents (-0.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (133) incidents (33.00% increase)
Arboretum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 81
  • Thorntree Lane with total crimes: 78
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 75

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 July 2025 the Arboretum has recorded 1,143 crimes with crime rate of 0.25 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arboretum)CrimesRank (Arboretum)CrimesRank (Arboretum)
Abbey359 23,874 24,174 2
Littleover287 43,446 33,545 3
Derwent329 33,430 43,465 4
Alvaston263 52,972 63,287 5
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

Arboretum 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 369 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 227 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (327 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (228 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1407 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025133
June 2025100
May 2025111
April 2025119
March 2025141
February 2025116
January 202589
December 202497
November 202495
October 2024112
September 2024141
August 2024153

A total of 4094 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 341.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 414 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025369
June 2025327
May 2025373
April 2025290
March 2025368
February 2025281
January 2025322
December 2024347
November 2024254
October 2024358
September 2024391
August 2024414

A total of 752 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202540
May 202580
April 202555
March 202595
February 202563
January 202566
December 202456
November 202459
October 202468
September 202451
August 202445

A total of 786 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202560
May 202541
April 202553
March 202570
February 202551
January 202545
December 202478
November 202460
October 202489
September 202483
August 202491

A total of 2199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 199.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 251 reported cases.

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

A total of 635 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202567
May 202573
April 202561
March 202555
February 202559
January 202551
December 202436
November 202455
October 202444
September 202444
August 202453

A total of 150 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202510
May 202518
April 20258
March 202514
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 202417
October 202415
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 1309 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025126
June 2025108
May 202584
April 2025113
March 2025143
February 2025117
January 202592
December 202494
November 2024102
October 2024102
September 2024122
August 2024106

A total of 224 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202526
April 202510
March 202522
February 202526
January 202524
December 202415
November 20249
October 202421
September 202416
August 202419

A total of 189 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202510
May 202514
April 202511
March 202527
February 202517
January 202510
December 20248
November 202414
October 202426
September 202418
August 20245

A total of 185 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202528
May 202511
April 202526
March 202516
February 202514
January 202510
December 202412
November 202417
October 20247
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 194 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20259
May 202521
April 202517
March 202520
February 202516
January 202527
December 20246
November 202418
October 20248
September 202421
August 202414

A total of 111 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202517
May 202512
April 202517
March 20254
February 202512
January 20252
December 20247
November 202410
October 20244
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 250 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202527
May 202523
April 202518
March 202516
February 202528
January 202539
December 202420
November 202410
October 202416
September 202422
August 202418

High Crime Locations Arboretum in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total81
Anti-social behaviour27
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order12
Drugs9
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
2. Thorntree Lane (Map)
Total78
Shoplifting44
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total75
Anti-social behaviour39
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Other crime3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total58
Violence and sexual offences30
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs8
Public order5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
6. Babington Lane (Map)
Total33
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft6
Bicycle theft3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
7. Cheapside (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Normanton Road (Map)
Total30
Other crime15
Public order9
Burglary3
Other theft3
9. Lower Eley Street (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft3
Public order3
10. Corporation Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1

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