Crime Rate in Midway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Midway

The total recorded crimes in Midway, South Derbyshire, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Midway crime rate of 2.93 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 Midway, encompassing approximately 16,063 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Midway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Field View with total crimes: 5
  • Lincoln Way with total crimes: 5
  • Belvoir Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Midway?

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

  • Relative to South Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Midway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 593 crimes compared to 615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Midway witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Midway had fewer crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 625 crimes compared to 640. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Midway witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Derbyshire, Midway has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Midway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Midway has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 2.93 ranking 9th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Midway crimes were 593. The crime rate of Midway in 2024 was 36.92 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Midway were around 625 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.91 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Midway)CrimesRank (Midway)CrimesRank (Midway)
Swadlincote88 31,372 11,472 1
Aston114 11,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton91 2862 4992 3
Woodville81 41,125 3940 4
Etwall37 11603 6795 5
Stenson62 6629 5708 6
Church Gresley72 5558 8547 9
Linton49 7471 10416 10
Hilton47 8511 9581 8
Willington and Findern37 10441 11356 12
Seales35 12321 12393 11
Melbourne29 13234 13251 13
Repton17 14204 14240 14
Hatton12 15130 15183 15

Midway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 338 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202524
March 202523
February 202532
January 202526
December 202427
November 202429
October 202421
September 202425
August 202414
July 202421
June 202436
May 202437

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 202436
May 20243

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Midway in May 2025

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

1. Field View (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lincoln Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Belvoir Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Abbotts Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Abbotts Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Lime Tree Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. James Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Burton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Truro Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wellwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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