Crime Rate in Derby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby

The total recorded crimes in Derby, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby crime rate of 2.36 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 Derby, encompassing approximately 70,226 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
Derby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Stanley Road with total crimes: 18
  • Bedford Road with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Derby?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Derby reported a higher crime volume than the Sefton average, with 1,851 crimes compared to 1,251. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Derby witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Derby experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sefton average, with 2,004 crimes compared to 1,201. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Derby witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sefton, Derby has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Derby Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Derby has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 2.36 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Derby crimes were 1,851. The crime rate of Derby in 2024 was 26.36 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Derby were around 2,004 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.54 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)
Linacre264 13,113 23,138 1
Duke's238 23,632 12,678 2
Church112 101,495 61,613 4
Molyneux145 41,758 41,352 8
St Oswald129 61,605 51,520 5
Netherton and Orrell137 51,454 71,458 7
Ford120 71,386 81,512 6
Kew119 81,154 101,161 10
Litherland107 111,223 91,244 9
Cambridge116 91,020 121,039 11
Norwood62 161,076 11975 12
Harington82 12629 18672 17
Ainsdale57 18711 16816 13
Sudell71 14830 13697 16
Manor78 13783 15815 14
Victoria55 19825 14788 15
Blundellsands69 15587 20591 20
Birkdale62 17653 17659 18
Meols32 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols46 20577 21580 21
Park27 22560 22496 22

Derby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (68 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (144 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 934 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 71.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202570
March 202567
February 202542
January 202564
December 202449
November 202454
October 202469
September 202488
August 202468
July 202470
June 2024144
May 202474

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20256
February 202510
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 202410
August 20246
July 20241
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 197 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202518
February 202514
January 202528
December 20249
November 202417
October 202415
September 202411
August 202414
July 202420
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248
July 202412
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 190 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 20259
February 202515
January 202515
December 202412
November 20249
October 202416
September 202418
August 202415
July 202411
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 202415
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202516
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 202418
September 202417
August 202411
July 20246
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
June 202410
May 20241

High Crime Locations Derby in May 2025

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

1. Back Stanley Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Bedford Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
4. Wadham Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sandfield Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. May Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. A5098 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Redwood Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Hillhead Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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