Crime Rate in Oakwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakwood

The total recorded crimes in Oakwood, Derby, UK in July 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakwood crime rate of 1.74 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
Oakwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartcliffe Close with total crimes: 12
  • Danebridge Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Birchover Rise 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 July 2025 the Oakwood has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 0.67 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oakwood)CrimesRank (Oakwood)CrimesRank (Oakwood)
Arboretum1,143 112,414 110,798 1
Abbey359 23,874 24,174 2
Littleover287 43,446 33,545 3
Derwent329 33,430 43,465 4
Alvaston263 52,972 63,287 5
Darley251 63,202 53,164 6
Sinfin207 82,379 82,578 7
Normanton214 72,424 72,562 8
Boulton197 102,181 92,233 9
Mackworth199 91,791 101,890 10
Chaddesden143 111,607 111,761 11
Spondon95 141,084 131,230 12
Chellaston99 131,264 121,141 13
Blagreaves105 12797 16969 16
Mickleover77 16833 151,012 14
Allestree62 17492 17595 17

Oakwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 202512
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202524
May 202532
April 202530
March 202531
February 202525
January 202525
December 202433
November 202437
October 202420
September 202442
August 202428

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20254
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20259
April 202512
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241

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
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 202517
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Oakwood in July 2025

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

1. Hartcliffe Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
2. Danebridge Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Birchover Rise (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Tenby Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Goodrington Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Britland Edge Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
8. Tansley Rise (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Swanwick Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Robinia Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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