Crime Rate in Boulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boulton

The total recorded crimes in Boulton, Derby, UK in July 2025 are around 197 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boulton crime rate of 5.70 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (32.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
Boulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • A514 with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Boulton has recorded 197 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boulton)CrimesRank (Boulton)CrimesRank (Boulton)
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
Alvaston263 52,972 63,287 5
Darley251 63,202 53,164 6
Sinfin207 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton214 72,424 72,562 8
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

Boulton 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 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 857 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202568
May 202567
April 202571
March 202572
February 202573
January 202583
December 202458
November 202459
October 202471
September 202468
August 202477

A total of 225 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202529
May 202518
April 202516
March 202515
February 20256
January 202511
December 202415
November 202424
October 202420
September 202426
August 202431

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202527
May 202526
April 202516
March 202519
February 202521
January 202511
December 202422
October 202424
September 20245
August 202438

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 202519
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202514
April 20255
March 20255
February 202513
January 20256
December 202413
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202510
April 20256
March 202518
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 202416

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411
October 20243
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20257
April 20259
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 202413
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20247

High Crime Locations Boulton in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. A514 (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shelton Gate Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Whinbush Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
7. Penalton Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Berwick Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
9. Bennett Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Excelsior Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1

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