Updated March 20268 areas
Derbyshire Crime Rankings 2026
Derbyshire Dales is the safest area in Derbyshire with a crime rate of 49.6 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 74.5 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Derbyshire Dales
Safest in Derbyshire
49.6 per 1k
Chesterfield
Highest Crime in Derbyshire
108.2 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
2
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
Derbyshire's average crime rate of 74.5 per 1,000 residents is 7.0 below the UK average of 81.5.
Derbyshire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derbyshire Dales | 49.6 | -17.8% |
| 2 | South Derbyshire | 62.0 | +5.6% |
| 3 | North East Derbyshire | 66.7 | +11.3% |
| 4 | High Peak | 68.4 | +3.0% |
| 5 | Amber Valley | 77.4 | +7.5% |
| 6 | Bolsover | 80.4 | +4.7% |
| 7 | Erewash | 83.7 | +7.8% |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 108.2 | -6.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Derbyshire? expand_more
Derbyshire Dales has the lowest crime rate in Derbyshire at 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Derbyshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Derbyshire is 74.5 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Derbyshire? expand_more
2 of 8 areas in Derbyshire recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology