Crime in Derbyshire: statistics, rates and trends
66,489 crimes were recorded in Derbyshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (28,484), anti-social behaviour (9,446) and public order (6,033) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 9th of the 20 counties covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Derbyshire | East Midlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 66,489 | 475,616 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.8 | 93.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 822,377 | 5,063,164 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Derbyshire peaked in the year to August 2021 (77,511 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (61,301). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 66,489 | 80.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 66,108 | 80.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 70,082 | 85.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 75,024 | 91.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 72,143 | 87.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 77,511 | 94.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 76,474 | 93.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 68,360 | 83.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 61,301 | 74.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 5,776 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and theft from the person (74% below) and bicycle theft (73% below) were well below it. On the year before, robbery rose from 299 to 374 and theft from the person rose from 295 to 356.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28,484 | 34.6 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9,446 | 11.5 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 6,033 | 7.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4,833 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 4,375 | 5.3 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Other theft | 3,919 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 2,443 | 3.0 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Burglary | 2,164 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Drugs | 1,873 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Other crime | 1,371 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 634 | 0.8 | 1.0 | +10% |
| Robbery | 374 | 0.5 | 1.4 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 356 | 0.4 | 1.7 | +21% |
| Bicycle theft | 184 | 0.2 | 0.8 | +10% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest counties have a higher crime rate than Derbyshire; the highest is Lancashire (92.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Leicestershire (68.5).
| County | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Derbyshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottinghamshire | 73,574 | 85.8 | +6% |
| Staffordshire | 69,659 | 76.8 | -5% |
| Leicestershire | 51,097 | 68.5 | -15% |
| Lincolnshire | 72,613 | 92.0 | +14% |
| Warwickshire | 51,630 | 81.7 | +1% |
| Worcestershire | 48,472 | 78.0 | -4% |
| Lancashire | 119,662 | 92.4 | +14% |
| Cambridgeshire | 54,865 | 77.2 | -4% |
Of the 8 areas within Derbyshire, Chesterfield had the highest crime rate (121.6 per 1,000) and Derbyshire Dales the lowest (55.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | District | 106,045 | 12,900 | 121.6 |
| Erewash | District | 114,253 | 10,472 | 91.7 |
| Bolsover | District | 83,773 | 7,092 | 84.7 |
| Amber Valley | District | 130,451 | 10,636 | 81.5 |
| High Peak | District | 91,959 | 6,650 | 72.3 |
| North East Derbyshire | District | 106,646 | 7,481 | 70.1 |
| South Derbyshire | District | 117,493 | 7,246 | 61.7 |
| Derbyshire Dales | District | 71,757 | 4,012 | 55.9 |
Of the 57,043 crimes in Derbyshire with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 9,446 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 22,875 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 16,416 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 7,030 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 2,772 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2,624 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2,264 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1,405 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 655 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 344 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 240 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 232 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 186 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Derbyshire has an estimated population of 822,377 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Derbyshire average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Derbyshire a safe place to live?
Derbyshire recorded 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 9th of the 20 counties on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Derbyshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 28,484 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (9,446).
Is crime in Derbyshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Derbyshire was almost unchanged on the year before: 66,489 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 66,108 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Derbyshire?
About 822,377 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Derbyshire?
Derbyshire is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.