Crime Rate in Midway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Midway

The total recorded crimes in Midway, South Derbyshire, UK in February 2026 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Midway crime rate of 2.30 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Midway Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Bee Hives with total crimes: 3
  • Wellwood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Elmsleigh Close with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Midway)CrimesRank (Midway)CrimesRank (Midway)
SwadlincoteNA NA1,372 11,472 1
AstonNA NA1,168 21,103 2
Newhall and StantonNA NA862 4992 3
WoodvilleNA NA1,125 3940 4
EtwallNA NA603 6795 5
StensonNA NA629 5708 6
HiltonNA NA511 9581 8
Church GresleyNA NA558 8547 9
LintonNA NA471 10416 10
SealesNA NA321 12393 11
Willington and FindernNA NA441 11356 12
MelbourneNA NA234 13251 13
ReptonNA NA204 14240 14
HattonNA NA130 15183 15

Midway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2025 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 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202626
December 202524
November 202519
October 202512
September 202526
August 202524
July 202527
June 202524
May 202523
April 202524
March 202523
February 202532

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
October 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
November 20253
October 20255
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20258
October 20253
September 20255
August 202511
July 202512
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20257
August 20254
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
May 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

High Crime Locations Midway in February 2026

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

1. The Bee Hives (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Wellwood Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Elmsleigh Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Baltimore Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Ascott Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. A511 (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. James Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lincoln Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Maple Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nursery Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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