Crime Rate in South Derbyshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Derbyshire

The total recorded crimes in South Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 817 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Derbyshire crime rate of 7.62 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (333) incidents (6.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (146) incidents (89.61% increase)
  • Public order: (70) incidents (79.49% increase)
South Derbyshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ernest Hall Way with total crimes: 20
  • Silverton Drive with total crimes: 18
  • Walton Road with total crimes: 14

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 (16 crimes), is 123 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Derbyshire.

Similarly, the area of Swadlincote Central (124 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Willington South & Repton (22 crimes), with a difference of 102 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Derbyshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Swadlincote139
Aston119
Newhall and Stanton77
Stenson71
Etwall69

Safest Wards:

Seales28
Willington and Findern28
Melbourne22
Repton18
Hatton16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Swadlincote Central124
Aston-on-Trent & Barrow-upon-Trent119
Willington North, Findern & Stenson Fields95
Swadlincote West86
Hatton & Burnaston78

Safest Areas:

Hilton & Etwall45
Swadlincote North41
Swadlincote East39
Melbourne, Ticknall & Hartshorne37
Willington South & Repton22

South Derbyshire Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South Derbyshire has recorded 817 crimes with crime rate of 7.62 ranking 8957th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales395 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire619 77,009 77,482 7
High Peak541 66,960 67,638 6
Amber Valley952 412,094 413,060 4
Bolsover705 27,974 28,506 3
Erewash890 311,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield1,292 113,234 113,794 1

South Derbyshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 311 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 139 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (714 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (278 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 493 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202538
January 202537
December 202433
November 202441
October 202445
September 202445
August 202455
July 202445
June 2024116

A total of 216 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202513
January 202529
December 202414
November 202421
October 202422
September 202421
August 202415
July 202413
June 202446

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
November 202412
October 202414
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 202416

A total of 575 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202542
January 202553
December 202442
November 202455
October 202442
September 202455
August 202470
July 202449
June 2024120

A total of 199 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202518
January 202516
December 202417
November 202419
October 202427
September 202426
August 202427
July 202422
June 202412

A total of 3478 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 347.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 714 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025333
February 2025313
January 2025299
December 2024294
November 2024333
October 2024291
September 2024276
August 2024314
July 2024311
June 2024714

A total of 1088 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 108.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 278 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025146
February 202577
January 202591
December 202490
November 20242
October 202492
September 202491
August 202482
July 2024139
June 2024278

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 284 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202522
January 202517
December 202420
November 202433
October 202446
September 202430
August 202420
July 202424
June 202442

A total of 602 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202548
January 202539
December 202457
November 202455
October 202447
September 202458
August 202477
July 202460
June 202498

A total of 693 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 69.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202539
January 202535
December 202449
November 202443
October 202464
September 202466
August 202486
July 202479
June 2024162

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 202426
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 460 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202557
January 202552
December 202436
November 202435
October 202452
September 202435
August 202437
July 202441
June 202480

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
July 20242
June 20248

High Crime Locations South Derbyshire in March 2025

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

1. Ernest Hall Way (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting20
2. Silverton Drive (Map)
Total18
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person3
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
3. Walton Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Public order1
Other crime1
4. Cherwell Drive (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft3
6. Church Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11

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