Crime Rate in Littleover: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littleover

The total recorded crimes in Littleover, Derby, UK in May 2025 are around 279 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littleover crime rate of 8.57 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (156) incidents (-9.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
Littleover Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 93
  • Manor Avenue with total crimes: 33
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 33

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 May 2025 the Littleover has recorded 279 crimes with crime rate of 8.57 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Littleover)CrimesRank (Littleover)CrimesRank (Littleover)
Arboretum1,084 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey376 23,874 24,174 2
Darley296 33,202 53,164 6
Derwent263 53,430 43,465 4
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

Littleover Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 155 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (328 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (167 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (62 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 202519
December 20249
November 20248
October 202412
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202531
March 202524
February 202531
January 202527
December 202415
October 202434
September 202431
August 202422
July 202416
June 202456
May 202425

A total of 2013 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 154.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 328 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025172
March 2025136
February 2025145
January 2025109
December 2024129
November 2024109
October 2024172
September 2024139
August 202496
July 2024155
June 2024328
May 2024167

A total of 261 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202523
March 202514
February 202511
January 202514
December 202410
November 202425
October 202420
September 202414
August 202419
July 202415
June 202454
May 202415

A total of 624 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202560
March 202546
February 202537
January 202552
December 202445
November 202440
October 202476
September 202438
August 202427
July 202440
June 202482
May 202462

A total of 281 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 20256
February 202524
January 202519
December 202419
November 202424
October 202421
September 202422
August 202420
July 202415
June 202464
May 202417

A total of 128 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
May 202414

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202513
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 202418
October 20243
September 202422
August 20247
July 202415
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
October 20242
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 202513
February 202510
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
June 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Littleover in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total93
Violence and sexual offences54
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order12
Other theft9
Drugs3
2. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences30
Public order3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
4. Spey Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
5. Harrington Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Constable Avenue (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. A38 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Lime Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Dean Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2

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