Crime in Derbyshire: statistics, rates and trends
66,390 crimes were recorded in Derbyshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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66,390 crimes were recorded in Derbyshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 28,370 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 21 counties covered by this site, Derbyshire has the 10th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Derbyshire | East Midlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 66,390 | 473,524 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.7 | 93.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 822,377 | 5,063,164 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Derbyshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (77,143 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (61,348). Over the whole period it rose 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 66,390 | 80.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 66,476 | 80.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 70,614 | 85.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 74,622 | 90.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 72,556 | 88.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 77,143 | 93.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 76,571 | 93.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 67,515 | 82.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 61,348 | 74.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 6,566 |
| June 2026 | 5,835 |
| May 2026 | 5,801 |
| April 2026 | 5,695 |
| March 2026 | 6,084 |
| February 2026 | 4,749 |
| January 2026 | 5,117 |
| December 2025 | 5,036 |
| November 2025 | 5,162 |
| October 2025 | 5,527 |
| September 2025 | 5,141 |
| August 2025 | 5,677 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Derbyshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in robbery (+27%) and theft from the person (+18%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-12%) and other crime (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28,370 | 34.5 | 1.01 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9,568 | 11.6 | 0.76 | -12% |
| Public order | 6,015 | 7.3 | 1.10 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4,864 | 5.9 | 0.87 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 4,330 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +2% |
| Other theft | 3,871 | 4.7 | 0.74 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 2,465 | 3.0 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Burglary | 2,190 | 2.7 | 0.75 | +8% |
| Drugs | 1,834 | 2.2 | 0.68 | +8% |
| Other crime | 1,349 | 1.6 | 0.78 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 627 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +9% |
| Robbery | 371 | 0.5 | 0.33 | +27% |
| Theft from the person | 346 | 0.4 | 0.25 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 190 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Derbyshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Derbyshire recorded 28,370 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Derbyshire recorded 9,568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Derbyshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Derbyshire recorded 6,015 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Derbyshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Derbyshire recorded 4,864 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Derbyshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Derbyshire recorded 4,330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Derbyshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Derbyshire recorded 3,871 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Derbyshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Derbyshire recorded 2,465 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Derbyshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Derbyshire recorded 2,190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Derbyshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Derbyshire recorded 1,834 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Derbyshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Derbyshire recorded 1,349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Derbyshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Derbyshire recorded 627 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Derbyshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Derbyshire recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Derbyshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Derbyshire recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Derbyshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Derbyshire recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the counties closest to Derbyshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Derbyshire.
| County | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Derbyshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire | 73,184 | 85.4 | +6% |
| Staffordshire | 69,115 | 76.2 | -6% |
| Leicestershire | 50,893 | 68.3 | -15% |
| Lincolnshire | 72,075 | 91.3 | +13% |
| Warwickshire | 51,918 | 82.1 | +2% |
| Worcestershire | 48,342 | 77.8 | -4% |
| Lancashire | 121,026 | 93.5 | +16% |
| Cambridgeshire | 54,491 | 76.7 | -5% |
8 areas within Derbyshire, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Chesterfield had the highest rate (120.9 per 1,000) and Derbyshire Dales the lowest (55.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | District | 106,045 | 12,820 | 120.9 |
| Erewash | District | 114,253 | 10,391 | 90.9 |
| Bolsover | District | 83,773 | 7,159 | 85.5 |
| Amber Valley | District | 130,451 | 10,619 | 81.4 |
| High Peak | District | 91,959 | 6,674 | 72.6 |
| North East Derbyshire | District | 106,646 | 7,528 | 70.6 |
| South Derbyshire | District | 117,493 | 7,232 | 61.6 |
| Derbyshire Dales | District | 71,757 | 3,967 | 55.3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Derbyshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 22,424 | 33.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 16,283 | 24.5% |
| Not recorded | 9,568 | 14.4% |
| Under investigation | 7,478 | 11.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 2,724 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2,662 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 2,303 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1,357 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 654 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 335 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 241 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 192 | 0.3% |
Derbyshire has an estimated population of 822,377. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Derbyshire sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Derbyshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.3% |
Is Derbyshire a safe place to live?
Derbyshire recorded 80.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Derbyshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 28,370 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (9,568).
Is crime in Derbyshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Derbyshire was almost unchanged on the year before: 66,390 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 66,476 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Derbyshire?
Derbyshire is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Derbyshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.