Crime Rate in Derby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby

The total recorded crimes in Derby, Sefton, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (53.23% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
Derby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Stanley Road with total crimes: 16
  • Wadham Road with total crimes: 11
  • Bedford Road with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Derby has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 0.36 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)
Linacre208 23,113 23,138 1
Duke's282 13,632 12,678 2
Church109 71,495 61,613 4
Molyneux105 81,758 41,352 8
St Oswald135 41,605 51,520 5
Litherland135 51,223 91,244 9
Ford125 61,386 81,512 6
Netherton and Orrell101 91,454 71,458 7
Kew94 101,154 101,161 10
Cambridge79 131,020 121,039 11
Norwood71 141,076 11975 12
Ainsdale83 11711 16816 13
Manor81 12783 15815 14
Sudell70 15830 13697 16
Victoria64 16825 14788 15
Harington59 17629 18672 17
Birkdale44 21653 17659 18
Blundellsands56 18587 20591 20
Meols48 19606 19604 19
Ravenmeols47 20577 21580 21
Park42 22560 22496 22

Derby 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 95 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 803 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202562
May 202575
April 202570
March 202567
February 202542
January 202564
December 202449
November 202454
October 202469
September 202488
August 202468

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202511
April 20257
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202519
April 202517
March 20259
February 202515
January 202515
December 202412
November 20249
October 202416
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202518
April 202513
March 202516
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 202412
October 202418
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 5 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
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20258
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 171 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 202513
April 202510
March 202518
February 202514
January 202528
December 20249
November 202417
October 202415
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202510
April 20252
March 20256
February 202510
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 3 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
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Derby in July 2025

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

1. Back Stanley Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Wadham Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Bedford Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Hatfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Warwick Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. University Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Cedar Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Mill Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
10. Trinity Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2

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