Crime Rate in Oakwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakwood

The total recorded crimes in Oakwood, Derby, UK in January 2026 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakwood crime rate of 1.19 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 Oakwood, encompassing approximately 54,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Oakwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Tenby Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Hartcliffe Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Oakwood?

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

  • Relative to Derby:

    • In 2024, Oakwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derby average, with 854 crimes compared to 2650.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Oakwood recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

    • In 2023, Oakwood had fewer crimes than the Derby average, with 976 crimes compared to 2,669. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Oakwood recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oakwood Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Oakwood has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 0.87 ranking 15th out of 16 in the Derby, UK

In 2024, the total Oakwood crimes were 854. The crime rate of Oakwood in 2024 was 15.81 (year) or 1.32 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Derby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oakwood were around 976 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.07 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Derby.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Oakwood)CrimesRank (Oakwood)CrimesRank (Oakwood)
Arboretum960 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey283 23,874 24,174 2
Littleover227 43,446 33,545 3
Alvaston229 32,972 63,287 5
Derwent207 73,430 43,465 4
Darley222 63,202 53,164 6
Sinfin223 52,379 82,578 7
Normanton206 82,424 72,562 8
Boulton151 92,181 92,233 9
Mackworth135 101,791 101,890 10
Chaddesden111 111,607 111,761 11
Spondon68 141,084 131,230 12
Chellaston79 121,264 121,141 13
Mickleover73 13833 151,012 14
Blagreaves59 16797 16969 16
Allestree39 17492 17595 17

Oakwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20252
June 20251

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202534
November 202534
October 202521
September 202524
August 202531
July 202544
June 202524
May 202532
April 202530
March 202531
February 202525

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20251
November 20251
October 20257
September 20254
August 20258
July 202512
June 20259
May 20259
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 202511
February 20252

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20256
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
October 20255
September 202510
August 20251
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 202517
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20255
July 202512
June 20259
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20255
October 20257
September 20253
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 202512
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20255
October 20255
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 202511
May 20259
April 202512
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20254

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251

High Crime Locations Oakwood in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tenby Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Hartcliffe Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Caldermill Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Fernilee Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Smalley Drive (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Loscoe Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shirley Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Tideswell Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Winster Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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