Crime Rate in Derby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby

The total recorded crimes in Derby, West Lancashire, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby crime rate of 0.63 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 Derby, encompassing approximately 70,226 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-32.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Derby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dicconson Way with total crimes: 11
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4
  • A577 with total crimes: 3

How safe is Derby?

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

  • Relative to West Lancashire:

    • In 2024, Derby reported a higher crime volume than the West Lancashire average, with 532 crimes compared to 391. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Derby witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

    • In 2023, Derby experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lancashire average, with 497 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Derby witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the West Lancashire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lancashire, Derby has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Derby Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Derby has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.36 ranking 9th out of 24 in the West Lancashire, UK

In 2024, the total Derby crimes were 532. The crime rate of Derby in 2024 was 26.36 (year) or 2.20 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Derby were around 497 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.54 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the West Lancashire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)
Bickerstaffe108 1804 2750 1
Birch Green89 2863 1745 2
Tanhouse48 7604 6693 3
Digmoor52 5754 3567 4
Burscough West64 3423 12253 14
Knowsley44 8707 4457 10
Skelmersdale South55 4585 7550 6
Ashurst52 6623 5550 5
Scott33 11463 9524 7
Up Holland43 10442 11500 8
Moorside26 15445 10399 11
Skelmersdale North28 14370 13354 12
North Meols33 12250 16207 16
Tarleton29 13238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland23 17283 14204 17
Burscough East22 18260 15249 15
Wrightington26 16211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall12 21222 18184 19
Parbold21 19123 22151 21
Scarisbrick17 20193 20157 20
Halsall12 22126 21126 22
Aughton Park7 2579 2494 23
Newburgh7 2494 2363 25
Rufford11 2377 2592 24

Derby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202528
March 202517
February 202511
January 20259
December 20247
November 202419
October 202419
September 20248
August 202412
July 202417
June 202446
May 20249

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20248
August 20241
July 20249
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20258
February 202512
January 20253
December 202412
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412
July 202414
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Derby in May 2025

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

1. Dicconson Way (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
3. A577 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Small Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stone Mason Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mill Dam Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Latham Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wigan Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Merchant Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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