Crime Rate in Derwent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derwent

The total recorded crimes in Derwent, Derby, UK in May 2025 are around 263 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derwent crime rate of 7.67 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (2.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
Derwent Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berwick Avenue with total crimes: 27
  • Radnor Street with total crimes: 18
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 18

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 May 2025 the Derwent has recorded 263 crimes with crime rate of 7.67 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derwent)CrimesRank (Derwent)CrimesRank (Derwent)
Arboretum1,084 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey376 23,874 24,174 2
Littleover279 43,446 33,545 3
Darley296 33,202 53,164 6
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

Derwent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 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 49 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (250 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (106 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (122 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 109.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 202590
March 202596
February 202596
January 202586
December 202496
November 2024101
October 202490
September 2024114
August 202493
July 202496
June 2024250
May 2024122

A total of 582 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202538
March 202535
February 202525
January 202521
December 202439
October 202457
September 202467
August 202440
July 202449
June 2024106
May 202451

A total of 296 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202520
March 202528
February 202529
January 202519
December 202423
November 202420
October 202415
September 202420
August 202414
July 202422
June 202434
May 202431

A total of 272 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 202521
February 202513
January 202515
December 202423
November 202420
October 202421
September 202416
August 202420
July 202447
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 367 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202518
March 202527
February 202530
January 202532
December 202410
November 202425
October 202429
September 202428
August 202419
July 202425
June 202456
May 202442

A total of 203 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202512
February 202511
January 202518
December 202418
November 20244
October 202416
September 202416
August 202418
July 202430
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253
October 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 202510
December 202414
November 20249
October 202425
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 275 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202519
March 202528
February 202530
January 202531
December 202421
November 202415
October 202428
September 202418
August 202430
July 202417
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20257
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
May 20244

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
January 20257
October 202411
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 202518
December 20246
November 202416
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20248
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 202513
December 202410
November 20243
October 202411
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Derwent in May 2025

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

1. Berwick Avenue (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
2. Radnor Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Other theft3
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Ramsdean Close (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Anglesey Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Other theft4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Keyhaven Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
9. Norwich Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Wollaton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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