Crime Rate in Derwent: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derwent

The total recorded crimes in Derwent, Derby, UK in February 2026 are around 234 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derwent crime rate of 6.82 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (106) incidents (23.26% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
Derwent Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark'S Road with total crimes: 15
  • Pembroke Street with total crimes: 9
  • Shetland Close with total crimes: 9

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Derwent)CrimesRank (Derwent)CrimesRank (Derwent)
ArboretumNA NA12,414 110,798 1
AbbeyNA NA3,874 24,174 2
LittleoverNA NA3,446 33,545 3
AlvastonNA NA2,972 63,287 5
DarleyNA NA3,202 53,164 6
SinfinNA NA2,379 82,578 7
NormantonNA NA2,424 72,562 8
BoultonNA NA2,181 92,233 9
MackworthNA NA1,791 101,890 10
ChaddesdenNA NA1,607 111,761 11
SpondonNA NA1,084 131,230 12
ChellastonNA NA1,264 121,141 13
MickleoverNA NA833 151,012 14
OakwoodNA NA854 14976 15
BlagreavesNA NA797 16969 16
AllestreeNA NA492 17595 17

Derwent Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 106 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (109 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (126 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 104.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026106
January 202686
December 2025112
November 202593
October 2025109
September 202586
August 2025126
July 2025129
June 2025134
May 202592
April 202590
March 202596
February 202596

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202622
December 202516
November 20256
October 202510
September 202510
August 20256
July 202527
June 20255
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 221 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202618
December 202513
November 202516
October 202514
September 202522
August 202515
July 202524
June 202517
May 202519
April 20258
March 202521
February 202513

A total of 295 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202617
December 202510
November 202525
October 202527
September 202530
August 202514
July 202526
June 202536
May 202521
April 202520
March 202528
February 202529

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20263
December 202511
November 20259
October 20252
September 20254
August 20254
July 20257
June 202512
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 433 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202626
December 202525
November 202516
October 202553
September 202523
August 202547
July 202534
June 202540
May 202554
April 202538
March 202535
February 202525

A total of 264 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20269
December 202511
November 202511
October 202530
September 202520
August 202516
July 202538
June 202516
May 202526
April 202518
March 202527
February 202530

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20264
December 20255
November 202511
October 20258
September 20257
August 20254
July 202514
June 202520
May 202511
April 202519
March 202528
February 202530

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20258
August 20252
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
March 20257

A total of 126 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20265
December 20258
November 202510
October 20255
September 20256
August 202520
July 202510
June 20255
May 202513
April 202512
March 202512
February 202511

A total of 93 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 20258
November 202515
October 202519
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20257
May 20255
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20268
December 20254
November 20256
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20253
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
February 20253

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
October 20256
September 20251
August 20258
June 20255
May 20252

High Crime Locations Derwent in February 2026

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

1. St Mark'S Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
2. Pembroke Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
3. Shetland Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Stirling Close (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Ramsdean Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Huntingdon Green (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
8. Eastgate (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime6
Possession of weapons3
9. Hansard Gate (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Nairn Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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