Crime Rate in Darley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darley

The total recorded crimes in Darley, Derby, UK in March 2025 are around 313 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darley crime rate of 8.25 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (142) incidents (63.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (-19.44% decrease)
Darley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prime Parkway with total crimes: 29
  • Whitecross Street with total crimes: 16
  • Statham 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Darley has recorded 313 crimes with crime rate of 8.25 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)
Arboretum1,242 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey284 33,874 24,174 2
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
Boulton159 92,181 92,233 9
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

Darley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (40 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 246 reported cases.

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

A total of 412 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202536
January 202521
December 202428
November 202425
October 202426
September 202427
August 202427
July 202449
June 202466
May 202438
April 202440

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 407 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202534
January 202527
December 202419
October 202426
September 202441
August 202451
July 202435
June 202470
May 202443
April 202424

A total of 341 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202530
January 202515
December 202418
November 202422
October 202422
September 202420
August 202429
July 202424
June 202498
May 202417
April 202425

A total of 278 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202525
January 202519
December 202422
November 202418
October 202417
September 202420
August 202416
July 202418
June 202446
May 202422
April 202437

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 202410
July 20241
June 202414
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 176 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202525
December 202415
November 202419
October 202425
September 202418
August 202424
July 20247
June 20246
May 202416
April 20248

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 172 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

High Crime Locations Darley in March 2025

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

1. Prime Parkway (Map)
Total29
Drugs14
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
2. Whitecross Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Other theft2
3. Statham Street (Map)
Total12
Other crime3
Other theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
4. Parker Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order1
5. Watson Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Brick Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Eaton Court (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Highfields Park Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
10. St Helen'S Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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