Crime Rate in Boulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boulton

The total recorded crimes in Boulton, Derby, UK in March 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boulton crime rate of 4.60 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 Boulton, encompassing approximately 34,549 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (-1.37% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
Boulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • A514 with total crimes: 8
  • Jubalton Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Boulton?

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

  • Relative to Derby:

    • In 2024, Boulton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derby average, with 2181 crimes compared to 2650.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Boulton had fewer crimes than the Derby average, with 2,233 crimes compared to 2,669. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Derby, Boulton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Boulton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Boulton has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 4.60 ranking 9th out of 16 in the Derby, UK

In 2024, the total Boulton crimes were 2,181. The crime rate of Boulton in 2024 was 63.13 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Derby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boulton were around 2,233 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.63 (year) or 5.39 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Derby.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)
Arboretum1,242 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey284 33,874 24,174 2
Darley313 23,202 53,164 6
Littleover265 63,446 33,545 3
Derwent269 53,430 43,465 4
Alvaston277 42,972 63,287 5
Sinfin183 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton203 72,424 72,562 8
Mackworth139 101,791 101,890 10
Chaddesden122 111,607 111,761 11
Spondon111 131,084 131,230 12
Chellaston122 121,264 121,141 13
Mickleover68 15833 151,012 14
Oakwood77 14854 14976 15
Blagreaves65 17797 16969 16
Allestree67 16492 17595 17

Boulton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 202416
July 202420
June 202428
May 20248
April 202421

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 942 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202573
January 202583
December 202458
November 202459
October 202471
September 202468
August 202477
July 202461
June 2024160
May 202487
April 202473

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411
October 20243
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 202426
May 202417
April 202411

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202513
January 20256
December 202413
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413
July 202416
June 202436
May 202420
April 202410

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 202519
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242
July 202417
June 202428
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 242 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20256
January 202511
December 202415
November 202424
October 202420
September 202426
August 202431
July 202426
June 202438
May 202417
April 202413

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202521
January 202511
December 202422
October 202424
September 20245
August 202438
July 202428
June 202442
May 202426
April 202434

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20246
August 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20246

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 202413
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20247
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Boulton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. A514 (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Jubalton Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
5. Bonchurch Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Crawley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Whitwell Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Corby Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Aycliffe Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1

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