Crime Rate in Derby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby

The total recorded crimes in Derby, West Lancashire, UK in January 2026 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby crime rate of 0.43 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Derby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dicconson Way with total crimes: 5
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 4
  • Mulberry Close 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 January 2026 the Derby has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 0.43 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)CrimesRank (Derby)
Bickerstaffe48 3804 2750 1
Birch Green53 2863 1745 2
Skelmersdale South56 1585 7550 6
Tanhouse20 13604 6693 3
Digmoor43 4754 3567 4
Knowsley30 8707 4457 10
Ashurst23 10623 5550 5
Burscough West40 5423 12253 14
Moorside34 6445 10399 11
Scott22 11463 9524 7
Up Holland13 16442 11500 8
Skelmersdale North23 9370 13354 12
Burscough East22 12260 15249 15
Tarleton15 14238 17300 13
Aughton and Downholland11 17283 14204 17
North Meols15 15250 16207 16
Wrightington6 21211 19191 18
Hesketh-with-Becconsall10 19222 18184 19
Scarisbrick10 18193 20157 20
Newburgh8 2094 2363 25
Parbold5 22123 22151 21
Halsall5 23126 21126 22
Aughton Park3 2579 2494 23
Rufford5 2477 2592 24

Derby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 202513
October 20256
September 20255
August 20259
July 20257
June 202518
May 20259
April 202512
March 20258
February 202512

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202542
November 202516
October 202514
September 202524
August 20254
July 202510
June 202525
May 202519
April 202528
March 202517
February 202511

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20251
October 20255
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Derby in January 2026

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

1. Dicconson Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Small Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ormskirk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Derby Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. St James Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Crosshall Brow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Merchant Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodlands Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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