Crime Rate in Littleover: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Littleover

The total recorded crimes in Littleover, Derby, UK in March 2025 are around 265 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Littleover crime rate of 8.14 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (136) incidents (-6.21% decrease)
  • Public order: (46) incidents (24.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-22.58% decrease)
Littleover Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 78
  • Manor Avenue with total crimes: 66
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Littleover has recorded 265 crimes with crime rate of 8.14 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)
Arboretum1,242 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey284 33,874 24,174 2
Darley313 23,202 53,164 6
Derwent269 53,430 43,465 4
Alvaston277 42,972 63,287 5
Sinfin183 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton203 72,424 72,562 8
Boulton159 92,181 92,233 9
Mackworth139 101,791 101,890 10
Chaddesden122 111,607 111,761 11
Spondon111 131,084 131,230 12
Chellaston122 121,264 121,141 13
Mickleover68 15833 151,012 14
Oakwood77 14854 14976 15
Blagreaves65 17797 16969 16
Allestree67 16492 17595 17

Littleover Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (155 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202511
January 202514
December 202410
November 202425
October 202420
September 202414
August 202419
July 202415
June 202454
May 202415
April 202412

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

A total of 1840 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 328 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 202418
October 20243
September 202422
August 20247
July 202415
June 202424
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 202519
December 20249
November 20248
October 202412
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 202414

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202531
January 202527
December 202415
October 202434
September 202431
August 202422
July 202416
June 202456
May 202425
April 202443

A total of 566 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202537
January 202552
December 202445
November 202440
October 202476
September 202438
August 202427
July 202440
June 202482
May 202462
April 202421

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
June 20242

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
May 202414
April 20247

A total of 267 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202524
January 202519
December 202419
November 202424
October 202421
September 202422
August 202420
July 202415
June 202464
May 202417
April 202416

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202526
December 202411
October 202414
September 20245
August 202416
July 202411
June 202414
May 202414
April 20244

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Littleover in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total78
Violence and sexual offences36
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime6
Burglary3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
2. Manor Avenue (Map)
Total66
Violence and sexual offences45
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Theft from the person3
4. Snelston Crescent (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Spey Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Heath Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cheriton Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
9. Harrington Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Crich Circle (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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