Crime Rate in Oakwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakwood

The total recorded crimes in Oakwood, Derby, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakwood crime rate of 1.35 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Oakwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Fernilee Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Hartcliffe Close with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Oakwood has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 0.83 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oakwood)CrimesRank (Oakwood)CrimesRank (Oakwood)
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
Mackworth146 111,791 101,890 10
Spondon89 131,084 131,230 12
Chellaston112 121,264 121,141 13
Mickleover68 16833 151,012 14
Blagreaves85 14797 16969 16
Allestree68 17492 17595 17

Oakwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 202412
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 202413
July 202420
June 202442
May 202413

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202530
March 202531
February 202525
January 202525
December 202433
November 202437
October 202420
September 202442
August 202428
July 202426
June 202456
May 202423

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
May 20243

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202517
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Oakwood in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Fernilee Gardens (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hartcliffe Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Hucklow Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Birchover Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
6. Heathermead Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Beamwood Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Kirkstead Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Tenby Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Saffron Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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