Updated April 20268 areas
Derbyshire Crime Rankings 2026
Derbyshire Dales is the safest area in Derbyshire with a crime rate of 48.5 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 74.2 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
Derbyshire Dales
Safest in Derbyshire
48.5 per 1k
Chesterfield
Highest Crime in Derbyshire
107.7 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
4
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
Derbyshire's average crime rate of 74.2 per 1,000 residents is 7.1 below the UK average of 81.3.
Derbyshire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Derbyshire Dales | 48.5 | +1.5% |
| 2 | South Derbyshire | 61.3 | -18.4% |
| 3 | North East Derbyshire | 67.1 | +19.7% |
| 4 | High Peak | 67.6 | -1.4% |
| 5 | Amber Valley | 77.1 | +5.3% |
| 6 | Bolsover | 80.6 | +10.2% |
| 7 | Erewash | 83.3 | -5.9% |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 107.7 | -1.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Derbyshire? expand_more
Derbyshire Dales has the lowest crime rate in Derbyshire at 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Derbyshire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Derbyshire is 74.2 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in Derbyshire? expand_more
4 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