What is the crime rate in Littleover, Derby?

As of April 2026, the Littleover ward has an annual crime rate of 65.81 per 1,000 residents with 164 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Littleover ward?

The most common crime in Littleover is Violence & Sexual Offences with 83 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 50.6% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Littleover ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Derbyshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Littleover, Derby

Comprehensive safety analysis for Littleover, localized within Derby.

Total Crimes

164

Annual Crime Rate

65.81per 1k

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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

15,124

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences83

Public Order31

Criminal Damage & Arson16

Anti-social Behaviour14

Other Crime5

Shoplifting4

Vehicle Crime3

Burglary2

Other Theft2

Drug Offences1

Weapons Possession1

Bicycle Theft1

Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Hospital Map	Violence and sexual offences: 29Public order: 10Other theft: 2	46
On or near Caithness Crescent Map	Public order: 7Violence and sexual offences: 5Criminal damage and arson: 3	15
On or near Manor Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6Public order: 3Criminal damage and arson: 3	13
On or near Supermarket Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4Shoplifting: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2	9
On or near Malcolm Grove Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4	4
On or near Shaldon Drive Map	Other crime: 3	3
On or near Hospital Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Harrington Road Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Comfrey Close Map	Public order: 2	2
On or near Supermarket Map	Public order: 2	2

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#7safest in Derby

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Local Policing

Littleover and Blagreaves

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Local Priorities

1: Derby Royal Hospital engagement
2: Early intervention proactive patrols of Sunnydale and King George V Parks.
3: ASB and begging- Burton Road shops.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

1. Dedicated engagement strategy for Derby Royal Hospital to engage with Visitors, patients and staff on a regular basis. Pop up stands in main reception areas and ward and corridor walkabouts with security and volunteers frequently. 2. Reports of Anti-Social Behaviour on respective parks including Drug use, E-scooters, youths gathering and misuse of motor vehicles. High visibility and plain clothes patrols to be implemented at various times as a deterrent in the run up to Summer.
3. Frequent nuisance beggars and anti-social behaviour caused by this is reported to Police. Joint work with Derby City Councils Public Protection Officers and Community Safety to implement Community Protection Notice’s and dispersals.

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