Crime Rate in Littleover: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littleover

The total recorded crimes in Littleover, Derby, UK in July 2025 are around 287 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littleover crime rate of 8.82 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 Littleover, encompassing approximately 32,545 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Public order: (47) incidents (46.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
Littleover Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 63
  • Manor Avenue with total crimes: 30
  • Caithness Crescent with total crimes: 21

How safe is Littleover?

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

  • Relative to Derby:

    • In 2024, Littleover reported a higher crime volume than the Derby average, with 3,446 crimes compared to 2,650. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Littleover witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

    • In 2023, Littleover experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derby average, with 3,545 crimes compared to 2,669. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Littleover witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Littleover Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Littleover has recorded 287 crimes with crime rate of 8.82 ranking 4th out of 16 in the Derby, UK

In 2024, the total Littleover crimes were 3,446. The crime rate of Littleover in 2024 was 105.88 (year) or 8.82 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Derby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Littleover were around 3,545 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.92 (year) or 9.08 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Derby.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Littleover)CrimesRank (Littleover)CrimesRank (Littleover)
Arboretum1,143 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey359 23,874 24,174 2
Derwent329 33,430 43,465 4
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

Littleover 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 110 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (156 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (172 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (60 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (136 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 145 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (109 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (52 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 45 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (109 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (172 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (76 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (139 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (96 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202531
May 202532
April 202531
March 202524
February 202531
January 202527
December 202415
October 202434
September 202431
August 202422

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 20255
April 20256
March 202513
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 202418
October 20243
September 202422
August 20247

A total of 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 20256
May 202517
April 202513
March 20256
February 202524
January 202519
December 202419
November 202424
October 202421
September 202422
August 202420

A total of 219 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 202527
April 202523
March 202514
February 202511
January 202514
December 202410
November 202425
October 202420
September 202414
August 202419

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
October 20242
August 20249

A total of 1588 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025110
June 2025115
May 2025156
April 2025172
March 2025136
February 2025145
January 2025109
December 2024129
November 2024109
October 2024172
September 2024139
August 202496

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 202519
December 20249
November 20248
October 202412
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 519 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202532
May 202519
April 202560
March 202546
February 202537
January 202552
December 202445
November 202440
October 202476
September 202438
August 202427

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
February 20259
January 202526
December 202411
October 202414
September 20245
August 202416

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20258
March 202513
February 202510
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243

High Crime Locations Littleover in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total63
Violence and sexual offences33
Public order12
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
2. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total30
Public order12
Drugs9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Caithness Crescent (Map)
Total21
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
4. Harrington Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
6. Spey Drive (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
7. Dumfries Drive (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
8. Somerset Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Snelston Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
10. Constable Avenue (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Public order3

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