Crime Rate in Spondon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spondon

The total recorded crimes in Spondon, Derby, UK in May 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spondon crime rate of 4.38 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 Spondon, encompassing approximately 20,322 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Spondon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nottingham Road with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Lancaster Walk with total crimes: 4

How safe is Spondon?

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

  • Relative to Derby:

    • In 2024, Spondon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derby average, with 1084 crimes compared to 2650.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Spondon recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

    • In 2023, Spondon had fewer crimes than the Derby average, with 1,230 crimes compared to 2,669. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Spondon recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Derby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Spondon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Spondon has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 4.38 ranking 13th out of 16 in the Derby, UK

In 2024, the total Spondon crimes were 1,084. The crime rate of Spondon in 2024 was 53.34 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Derby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spondon were around 1,230 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.52 (year) or 5.04 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Derby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Spondon)CrimesRank (Spondon)CrimesRank (Spondon)
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
Chellaston112 121,264 121,141 13
Mickleover68 16833 151,012 14
Oakwood73 15854 14976 15
Blagreaves85 14797 16969 16
Allestree68 17492 17595 17

Spondon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202532
March 202542
February 202523
January 202525
December 202433
November 202440
October 202428
September 202437
August 202450
July 202430
June 202466
May 202442

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202515
February 202513
January 202511
December 20245
October 20249
September 202410
August 202410
July 202419
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
November 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20252
February 202513
January 202520
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 202410
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 202414

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20255
February 202510
January 20258
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 202516
February 20253
January 20259
December 20249
November 202416
October 202420
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 202513
February 202514
January 202512
December 20248
November 20241
October 20247
September 202419
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Spondon in May 2025

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

1. Nottingham Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lancaster Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Derwent Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Devas Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Park Leys Court (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hatton Mews (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stoney Gate Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wood Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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