Crime in Abbey, Derby: statistics, rates and trends
2,843 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Derby in the 12 months to August 2026, 191.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Abbey, Derby at a glance
- Crime trends in Abbey, Derby
- Types of crime in Abbey, Derby
- Abbey, Derby compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Abbey, Derby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abbey, Derby
- Demographics of Abbey, Derby
- Questions about crime in Abbey, Derby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,231), shoplifting (307) and anti-social behaviour (248) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 225th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Abbey, Derby | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,843 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 191.8 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,826 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Abbey, Derby of any year here (2,843 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,843 | 191.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,443 | 164.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,660 | 179.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,753 | 185.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,656 | 179.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,756 | 185.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,759 | 186.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,320 | 156.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,149 | 144.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 287 |
| July 2026 | 263 |
| June 2026 | 259 |
| May 2026 | 272 |
| April 2026 | 244 |
| March 2026 | 237 |
| February 2026 | 181 |
| January 2026 | 187 |
| December 2025 | 205 |
| November 2025 | 228 |
| October 2025 | 256 |
| September 2025 | 224 |
Compared with England and Wales, Abbey, Derby recorded notably more public order (2.5 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (2.4 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 28 to 47 and burglary rose from 61 to 100, while other crime fell from 44 to 36 and possession of weapons fell from 39 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,231 | 83.0 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 307 | 20.7 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 16.7 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 243 | 16.4 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 192 | 13.0 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 169 | 11.4 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Drugs | 102 | 6.9 | 3.3 | +31% |
| Burglary | 100 | 6.7 | 3.6 | +64% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Robbery | 47 | 3.2 | 1.4 | +68% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 2.2 | 1.0 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 2.0 | 0.8 | +21% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Abbey, Derby; the highest is Darley, Derby (328.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Mickleover (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey, Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +50% |
| Normanton | 2,755 | 114.6 | -40% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,675 | 101.9 | -47% |
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +71% |
| Littleover | 1,778 | 110.2 | -43% |
| Blagreaves | 1,033 | 65.7 | -66% |
| Mickleover | 832 | 53.2 | -72% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,481 | 138.1 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Abbey, Derby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kingsway” (178).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kingsway | 178 |
| On or near Mayvale Grove | 176 |
| On or near Woods Lane | 142 |
| On or near Sudbury Close | 113 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 77 |
| On or near Drewry Court | 76 |
| On or near Great Northern Road | 66 |
| On or near Talbot Street | 66 |
| On or near Yoxall Drive | 60 |
| On or near Hoult Street | 59 |
Of the 2,595 crimes in Abbey, Derby with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 248 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 974 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 723 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 407 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 167 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 109 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 91 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 76 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Abbey, Derby has an estimated population of 14,826 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (43%, against 20%), more households without a car (40%, against 23%) and more students (12.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abbey, Derby average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Abbey, Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Abbey, Derby a safe place to live?
Abbey, Derby recorded 191.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 225th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Abbey, Derby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,231 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (307).
Is crime in Abbey, Derby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey, Derby was up 16% on the year before: 2,843 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,443 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abbey, Derby?
About 14,826 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abbey, Derby?
Abbey, Derby 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.