Crime Rate in South Derbyshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Derbyshire

The total recorded crimes in South Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 866 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Derbyshire crime rate of 8.08 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 South Derbyshire, encompassing approximately 107,206 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (375) incidents (3.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (165) incidents (30.95% increase)
  • Other theft: (65) incidents (18.18% increase)
South Derbyshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ernest Hall Way with total crimes: 15
  • Market Street with total crimes: 12
  • Featherstone Road with total crimes: 12

South Derbyshire Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

How safe is South Derbyshire?

To understand the safety of South Derbyshire, we need to analyze South Derbyshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Derbyshire has recorded 9,222 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 86.02 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 187 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,602 crimes with a crime rate of 89.57, ranking it 159 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, South Derbyshire reported a higher crime volume than the Derbyshire average, with 9,222 crimes compared to 8,955. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, South Derbyshire recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Derbyshire had fewer crimes than the Derbyshire average, with 9,602 crimes compared to 9,677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, South Derbyshire recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Derbyshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Derbyshire, South Derbyshire has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

South Derbyshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Swadlincote (139 crimes), and the safest, Hatton (12 crimes), is 127 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Derbyshire.

Similarly, the area of Swadlincote Central (126 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Willington South & Repton (25 crimes), with a difference of 101 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Derbyshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Swadlincote139
Aston123
Woodville104
Newhall and Stanton83
Stenson54

Safest Wards:

Etwall39
Seales31
Melbourne25
Repton21
Hatton12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Swadlincote Central126
Aston-on-Trent & Barrow-upon-Trent123
Willington North, Findern & Stenson Fields93
Swadlincote West88
Castle Gresley, Overseal & Coton73

Safest Areas:

Swadlincote East59
Hilton & Etwall53
Swadlincote North48
Hatton & Burnaston42
Willington South & Repton25

South Derbyshire Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Derbyshire has recorded 866 crimes with crime rate of 8.08 ranking 182th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2024, the total South Derbyshire crimes were 9,222. The crime rate of South Derbyshire in 2024 was 86.02 (year) or 7.17 (month) ranking it 187 danzarous in the UK. South Derbyshire ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Derbyshire were around 9,602 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.57 (year) or 7.46 (month) ranking 159 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Derbyshire, South Derbyshire ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of South Derbyshire

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales368 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire767 77,009 77,482 7
High Peak657 66,960 67,638 6
Amber Valley1,109 412,094 413,060 4
Bolsover743 37,974 28,506 3
Erewash978 211,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield1,041 113,234 113,794 1

South Derbyshire 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 375 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 165 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (362 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (337 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (136 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (352 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (138 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (333 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (146 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 313 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 77 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (299 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (91 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 294 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (333 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (291 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (92 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (276 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (91 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (314 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (86 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202520
May 202526
April 202526
March 202515
February 202518
January 202516
December 202417
November 202419
October 202427
September 202426
August 202427

A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 202412
October 202414
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 708 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202563
May 202559
April 202577
March 202570
February 202539
January 202535
December 202449
November 202443
October 202464
September 202466
August 202486

A total of 1236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025165
June 2025126
May 2025136
April 2025138
March 2025146
February 202577
January 202591
December 202490
November 20242
October 202492
September 202491
August 202482

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 633 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202568
May 202561
April 202564
March 202547
February 202542
January 202553
December 202442
November 202455
October 202442
September 202455
August 202470

A total of 529 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202527
May 202560
April 202554
March 202535
February 202557
January 202552
December 202436
November 202435
October 202452
September 202435
August 202437

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 468 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202536
May 202529
April 202544
March 202538
February 202538
January 202537
December 202433
November 202441
October 202445
September 202445
August 202455

A total of 3879 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 323.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 375 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025375
June 2025362
May 2025337
April 2025352
March 2025333
February 2025313
January 2025299
December 2024294
November 2024333
October 2024291
September 2024276
August 2024314

A total of 62 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 202426

A total of 327 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202520
May 202529
April 202537
March 202530
February 202522
January 202517
December 202420
November 202433
October 202446
September 202430
August 202420

A total of 253 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202525
May 202526
April 202521
March 202522
February 202513
January 202529
December 202414
November 202421
October 202422
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 676 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202555
May 202541
April 202571
March 202563
February 202548
January 202539
December 202457
November 202455
October 202447
September 202458
August 202477

High Crime Locations South Derbyshire in July 2025

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

1. Ernest Hall Way (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Other theft1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
3. Featherstone Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Selby Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
5. Stenson Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Levetts Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9

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