Crime Rate in Darley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darley

The total recorded crimes in Darley, Derby, UK in July 2025 are around 251 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darley crime rate of 6.61 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (-16.49% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (41) incidents (41.38% increase)
Darley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prime Parkway with total crimes: 25
  • Cedar Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket 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 July 2025 the Darley has recorded 251 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darley)CrimesRank (Darley)CrimesRank (Darley)
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
Sinfin207 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton214 72,424 72,562 8
Boulton197 102,181 92,233 9
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

Darley 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202527
May 202518
April 202510
March 202521
February 202530
January 202515
December 202418
November 202422
October 202422
September 202420
August 202429

A total of 1171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202597
May 2025129
April 202579
March 2025142
February 202587
January 202579
December 2024129
November 202482
October 2024110
September 202491
August 202465

A total of 409 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202544
May 202557
April 202531
March 202537
February 202534
January 202527
December 202419
October 202426
September 202441
August 202451

A total of 340 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202529
May 202525
April 202526
March 202529
February 202536
January 202521
December 202428
November 202425
October 202426
September 202427
August 202427

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 202523
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20245
August 202415

A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202521
May 202514
April 202520
March 202518
February 202525
January 202519
December 202422
November 202418
October 202417
September 202420
August 202416

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202524
May 202513
April 202511
March 202520
February 202513
January 202514
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 202419
August 202414

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202526
May 20259
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 202525
December 202415
November 202419
October 202425
September 202418
August 202424

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 202517
April 20257
March 202514
February 202516
January 202513
December 202412
November 202415
October 20245
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
February 20256
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Darley in July 2025

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

1. Prime Parkway (Map)
Total25
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Cedar Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Broadway Park Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
5. Bradley Street (Map)
Total9
Public order9
6. Watson Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Leyland Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Clarke Street (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Brick Street (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Longford Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3

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