Crime Rate in Mackworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mackworth

The total recorded crimes in Mackworth, Derby, UK in May 2025 are around 146 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mackworth crime rate of 3.26 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 Mackworth, encompassing approximately 44,834 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (1150.00% increase)
Mackworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morley Street with total crimes: 21
  • Cobden Street with total crimes: 6
  • Richardson Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Mackworth?

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

  • Relative to Derby:

    • In 2024, Mackworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derby average, with 1791 crimes compared to 2650.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mackworth recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

    • In 2023, Mackworth had fewer crimes than the Derby average, with 1,890 crimes compared to 2,669. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mackworth recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Derby, Mackworth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Mackworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mackworth has recorded 146 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 11th out of 16 in the Derby, UK

In 2024, the total Mackworth crimes were 1,791. The crime rate of Mackworth in 2024 was 39.95 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Derby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mackworth were around 1,890 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.16 (year) or 3.51 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Derby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mackworth)CrimesRank (Mackworth)CrimesRank (Mackworth)
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
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
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

Mackworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (152 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 20249
October 20248
September 202412
August 202412
July 202411
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202512
February 202514
January 20258
December 202413
November 202412
October 202421
September 202410
August 202413
July 202414
June 202416
May 202425

A total of 907 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202556
March 202563
February 202569
January 202573
December 202453
November 202462
October 202470
September 202464
August 202443
July 202471
June 2024152
May 202473

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202529
March 202520
February 202516
January 202517
December 202415
October 202415
September 202418
August 202422
July 202425
June 202436
May 202421

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 170 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20258
February 202516
January 202516
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412
July 202414
June 202428
May 202425

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 202411
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 20252
March 20255
February 202515
January 202522
December 202415
November 202411
October 202414
September 202417
August 202415
July 202412
June 202436
May 20249

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Mackworth in May 2025

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

1. Morley Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting19
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cobden Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Richardson Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
4. Vernon Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Laburnum Grove (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Slater Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Brentford Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Fowler Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1

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