Crime Rate in Boulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boulton

The total recorded crimes in Boulton, Derby, UK in May 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boulton crime rate of 4.63 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-5.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
Boulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Cockayne Street South with total crimes: 10
  • Allen Street 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 May 2025 the Boulton has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 4.63 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boulton)CrimesRank (Boulton)CrimesRank (Boulton)
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
Alvaston242 62,972 63,287 5
Sinfin208 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton228 72,424 72,562 8
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

Boulton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202515
February 20256
January 202511
December 202415
November 202424
October 202420
September 202426
August 202431
July 202426
June 202438
May 202417

A total of 1007 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202571
March 202572
February 202573
January 202583
December 202458
November 202459
October 202471
September 202468
August 202477
July 202461
June 2024160
May 202487

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20255
February 202513
January 20256
December 202413
November 20249
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413
July 202416
June 202436
May 202420

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202516
March 202519
February 202521
January 202511
December 202422
October 202424
September 20245
August 202438
July 202428
June 202442
May 202426

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254
January 202519
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242
July 202417
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202518
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 202411
October 20247
September 20247
August 202416
July 202420
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20249
November 202411
October 20243
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20251
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 202413
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20247
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
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 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Boulton in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
2. Cockayne Street South (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Public order2
3. Allen Street (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. A514 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
5. Fisher Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Jubalton Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Whitwell Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lord Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2

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