Crime Rate in Darley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darley

The total recorded crimes in Darley, Derby, UK in February 2026 are around 285 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darley crime rate of 7.51 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 Darley, encompassing approximately 37,950 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (43.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)
Darley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prime Parkway with total crimes: 38
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 34
  • Whitecross Street with total crimes: 14

How safe is Darley?

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

  • Relative to Derby:

    • In 2024, Darley reported a higher crime volume than the Derby average, with 3,202 crimes compared to 2,650. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Darley witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

    • In 2023, Darley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derby average, with 3,164 crimes compared to 2,669. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Darley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darley Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Darley crimes were 3,202. The crime rate of Darley in 2024 was 84.37 (year) or 7.03 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Derby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darley were around 3,164 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.37 (year) or 6.95 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Derby.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Darley)CrimesRank (Darley)CrimesRank (Darley)
ArboretumNA NA12,414 110,798 1
AbbeyNA NA3,874 24,174 2
LittleoverNA NA3,446 33,545 3
DerwentNA NA3,430 43,465 4
AlvastonNA NA2,972 63,287 5
SinfinNA NA2,379 82,578 7
NormantonNA NA2,424 72,562 8
BoultonNA NA2,181 92,233 9
MackworthNA NA1,791 101,890 10
ChaddesdenNA NA1,607 111,761 11
SpondonNA NA1,084 131,230 12
ChellastonNA NA1,264 121,141 13
MickleoverNA NA833 151,012 14
OakwoodNA NA854 14976 15
BlagreavesNA NA797 16969 16
AllestreeNA NA492 17595 17

Darley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 89 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (97 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (129 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (142 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 20269
December 202512
November 202514
October 202535
September 202515
August 202535
July 202520
June 202527
May 202518
April 202510
March 202521
February 202530

A total of 1204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 92.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202689
January 202662
December 2025109
November 202582
October 202573
September 2025110
August 202564
July 202581
June 202597
May 2025129
April 202579
March 2025142
February 202587

A total of 371 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202628
December 202526
November 202535
October 202525
September 202528
August 202528
July 202541
June 202529
May 202525
April 202526
March 202529
February 202536

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 20268
December 202516
November 20258
October 202514
September 202513
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 202523
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20265
December 202512
November 20258
October 20257
September 202510
August 20259
July 20254
June 202510
May 202517
April 20257
March 202514
February 202516

A total of 215 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202620
December 202520
November 202514
October 202526
September 202511
August 202513
July 202512
June 202524
May 202513
April 202511
March 202520
February 202513

A total of 468 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202621
December 202541
November 202533
October 202529
September 202537
August 202527
July 202542
June 202544
May 202557
April 202531
March 202537
February 202534

A total of 234 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202614
December 202520
November 202518
October 202522
September 202513
August 202519
July 202513
June 202521
May 202514
April 202520
March 202518
February 202525

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202640
December 202513
November 20258
October 20259
September 202514
August 202516
July 202515
June 202526
May 20259
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20259
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20257
June 20254
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20253
November 20251
October 20256
September 20252
August 20256
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
August 20256
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
February 20256

High Crime Locations Darley in February 2026

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

1. Prime Parkway (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences17
Drugs8
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order5
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs2
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
3. Whitecross Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
4. Brookside Close (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
5. Brick Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Leyland Gardens (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime2
7. Statham Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
8. Watson Street (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Quarn Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Longford Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3

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