Crime Rate in Darley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darley

The total recorded crimes in Darley, Derby, UK in May 2025 are around 296 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darley crime rate of 7.80 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (129) incidents (63.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (83.87% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
Darley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prime Parkway with total crimes: 22
  • Leyland Gardens with total crimes: 16
  • Longford Street with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Darley has recorded 296 crimes with crime rate of 7.80 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Derby, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darley)CrimesRank (Darley)CrimesRank (Darley)
Arboretum1,084 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey376 23,874 24,174 2
Littleover279 43,446 33,545 3
Derwent263 53,430 43,465 4
Alvaston242 62,972 63,287 5
Sinfin208 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton228 72,424 72,562 8
Boulton160 102,181 92,233 9
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

Darley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 129 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (110 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (246 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (98 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1443 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025129
April 202579
March 2025142
February 202587
January 202579
December 2024129
November 202482
October 2024110
September 202491
August 202465
July 2024105
June 2024246
May 202499

A total of 471 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202531
March 202537
February 202534
January 202527
December 202419
October 202426
September 202441
August 202451
July 202435
June 202470
May 202443

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202523
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20245
August 202415
July 202411
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 275 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202520
March 202518
February 202525
January 202519
December 202422
November 202418
October 202417
September 202420
August 202416
July 202418
June 202446
May 202422

A total of 344 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 202521
February 202530
January 202515
December 202418
November 202422
October 202422
September 202420
August 202429
July 202424
June 202498
May 202417

A total of 423 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202526
March 202529
February 202536
January 202521
December 202428
November 202425
October 202426
September 202427
August 202427
July 202449
June 202466
May 202438

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 202525
December 202415
November 202419
October 202425
September 202418
August 202424
July 20247
June 20246
May 202416

A total of 162 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20257
March 202514
February 202516
January 202513
December 202412
November 202415
October 20245
September 20244
August 202410
July 202415
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 182 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202520
February 202513
January 202514
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 202419
August 202414
July 202414
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20256
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 202410
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241

High Crime Locations Darley in May 2025

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

1. Prime Parkway (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
2. Leyland Gardens (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Longford Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
4. Statham Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Shoplifting3
5. Brick Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
6. Cut Lane (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Bradley Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
8. St Paul'S Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bath Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
10. Nun'S Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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