Crime Rate in Derwent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derwent

The total recorded crimes in Derwent, Derby, UK in July 2025 are around 329 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derwent crime rate of 9.59 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 Derwent, encompassing approximately 34,310 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (129) incidents (-3.73% decrease)
  • Public order: (38) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
Derwent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anglesey Street with total crimes: 27
  • Kerry Street with total crimes: 16
  • Shetland Close with total crimes: 15

How safe is Derwent?

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

  • Relative to Derby:

    • In 2024, Derwent reported a higher crime volume than the Derby average, with 3,430 crimes compared to 2,650. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Derwent witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

    • In 2023, Derwent experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derby average, with 3,465 crimes compared to 2,669. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Derwent witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Derwent Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Derwent has recorded 329 crimes with crime rate of 9.59 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Derby, UK

In 2024, the total Derwent crimes were 3,430. The crime rate of Derwent in 2024 was 99.97 (year) or 8.33 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Derby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Derwent were around 3,465 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.99 (year) or 8.42 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Derby.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derwent)CrimesRank (Derwent)CrimesRank (Derwent)
Arboretum1,143 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey359 23,874 24,174 2
Littleover287 43,446 33,545 3
Alvaston263 52,972 63,287 5
Darley251 63,202 53,164 6
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

Derwent 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 129 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (101 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (114 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (67 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202536
May 202521
April 202520
March 202528
February 202529
January 202519
December 202423
November 202420
October 202415
September 202420
August 202414

A total of 1217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025129
June 2025134
May 202592
April 202590
March 202596
February 202596
January 202586
December 202496
November 2024101
October 202490
September 2024114
August 202493

A total of 450 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202540
May 202554
April 202538
March 202535
February 202525
January 202521
December 202439
October 202457
September 202467
August 202440

A total of 298 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202516
May 202526
April 202518
March 202527
February 202530
January 202532
December 202410
November 202425
October 202429
September 202428
August 202419

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 202518
December 20246
November 202416
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
February 20253
October 20241

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
January 20257
October 202411

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202519
April 20258
March 202521
February 202513
January 202515
December 202423
November 202420
October 202421
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
March 20257
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202513
April 202512
March 202512
February 202511
January 202518
December 202418
November 20244
October 202416
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202511
April 202519
March 202528
February 202530
January 202531
December 202421
November 202415
October 202428
September 202418
August 202430

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 202510
December 202414
November 20249
October 202425
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 202513
December 202410
November 20243
October 202411
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Derwent in July 2025

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

1. Anglesey Street (Map)
Total27
Drugs12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
2. Kerry Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Shetland Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
4. Ramsdean Close (Map)
Total15
Vehicle crime6
Other theft3
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
6. St Mark'S Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
7. Berwick Avenue (Map)
Total12
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Stirling Close (Map)
Total12
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Nairn Avenue (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Pembroke Street (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3

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