Crime in South Derbyshire: statistics, rates and trends

7,232 crimes were recorded in South Derbyshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,293 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, South Derbyshire has the 254th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in South Derbyshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (8,348 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (6,351). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in South 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 burglary (+20%) and possession of weapons (+15%).

The largest falls were in shoplifting (-37%) and theft from the person (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in South Derbyshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Derbyshire recorded 3,293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 45.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in South Derbyshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Derbyshire recorded 910 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in South Derbyshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Derbyshire recorded 627 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in South Derbyshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Derbyshire recorded 520 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in South Derbyshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Derbyshire recorded 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in South Derbyshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Derbyshire recorded 356 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 down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in South Derbyshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Derbyshire recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in South Derbyshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Derbyshire recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in South Derbyshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Derbyshire recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in South Derbyshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Derbyshire recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in South Derbyshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Derbyshire recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in South Derbyshire

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Derbyshire recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in South Derbyshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Derbyshire recorded 21 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in South Derbyshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Derbyshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to South Derbyshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Derbyshire.

29 areas within South Derbyshire, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Swadlincote had the highest rate (125.9 per 1,000) and Findern the lowest (19.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in South Derbyshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South 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.

South Derbyshire has an estimated population of 117,493. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Derbyshire sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South Derbyshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.