Crime Rate in Midway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Midway

The total recorded crimes in Midway, South Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Midway crime rate of 3.11 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Midway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Green Lands with total crimes: 4
  • Leawood Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Midway has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)
Swadlincote139 11,372 11,472 1
Aston119 21,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton77 3862 4992 3
Woodville54 61,125 3940 4
Stenson71 4629 5708 6
Etwall69 5603 6795 5
Hilton38 10511 9581 8
Church Gresley46 8558 8547 9
Linton42 9471 10416 10
Seales28 11321 12393 11
Willington and Findern28 12441 11356 12
Melbourne22 13234 13251 13
Repton18 14204 14240 14
Hatton16 15130 15183 15

Midway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202532
January 202526
December 202427
November 202429
October 202421
September 202425
August 202414
July 202421
June 202436
May 202437
April 202419

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 202436
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Midway in March 2025

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

1. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Green Lands (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Leawood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Baltimore Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Burton Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Field View (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Maple Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Bee Hives (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Winchester Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wood Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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