Crime in Abbey, Derby: statistics, rates and trends
2,781 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Derby in the 12 months to July 2026, 187.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Abbey, Derby
- Questions about crime in Abbey, Derby
- About this data
2,781 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Derby in the 12 months to July 2026, 187.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,192 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Abbey, Derby has the 239th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abbey, Derby | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,781 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 187.6 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,826 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abbey, Derby was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,781 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,138). Over the whole period it rose 30%, 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 | 2,781 | 187.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,408 | 162.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,730 | 184.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,718 | 183.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,666 | 179.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,751 | 185.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,720 | 183.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,293 | 154.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,138 | 144.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 225 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abbey, Derby 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+113%) and burglary (+43%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-20%) and other crime (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,192 | 80.4 | 2.35 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 315 | 21.2 | 2.56 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 248 | 16.7 | 1.09 | -14% |
| Public order | 221 | 14.9 | 2.24 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 191 | 12.9 | 1.90 | +25% |
| Other theft | 168 | 11.3 | 1.77 | +17% |
| Drugs | 101 | 6.8 | 2.08 | +31% |
| Burglary | 93 | 6.3 | 1.77 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 86 | 5.8 | 1.18 | -20% |
| Robbery | 49 | 3.3 | 2.45 | +113% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.4 | 1.15 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 35 | 2.4 | 2.43 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 1.8 | 2.21 | +23% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.3 | 0.76 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Abbey, Derby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abbey, Derby recorded 1,192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (80.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abbey, Derby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abbey, Derby recorded 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abbey, Derby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abbey, Derby recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abbey, Derby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abbey, Derby recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abbey, Derby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abbey, Derby recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abbey, Derby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abbey, Derby recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abbey, Derby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abbey, Derby recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abbey, Derby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abbey, Derby recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abbey, Derby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abbey, Derby recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abbey, Derby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abbey, Derby recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 113% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abbey, Derby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abbey, Derby recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abbey, Derby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abbey, Derby recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Abbey, Derby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Abbey, Derby recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abbey, Derby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abbey, Derby recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Abbey, Derby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abbey, Derby.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey, Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +53% |
| Normanton | 2,741 | 114.0 | -39% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,707 | 103.8 | -45% |
| Darley | 5,816 | 329.4 | +76% |
| Littleover | 1,764 | 109.4 | -42% |
| Blagreaves | 1,040 | 66.1 | -65% |
| Mickleover | 836 | 53.4 | -72% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,428 | 135.1 | -28% |
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 Abbey, Derby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mayvale Grove | 171 |
| On or near Kingsway | 155 |
| On or near Woods Lane | 110 |
| On or near Sudbury Close | 101 |
| On or near Drewry Court | 84 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 77 |
| On or near Yoxall Drive | 71 |
| On or near Talbot Street | 70 |
| On or near Great Northern Road | 63 |
| On or near Hoult Street | 62 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abbey, Derby 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 | 944 | 33.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 725 | 26.1% |
| Under investigation | 384 | 13.8% |
| Not recorded | 248 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 132 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 111 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 102 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 78 | 2.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% |
Abbey, Derby has an estimated population of 14,826. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abbey, Derby sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abbey, Derby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.0% |
| Social rented homes | 22.0% |
| Private rented homes | 42.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.0% |
Is Abbey, Derby a safe place to live?
Abbey, Derby recorded 187.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Abbey, Derby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (315).
Is crime in Abbey, Derby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey, Derby was up 15% on the year before: 2,781 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,408 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abbey, Derby?
Abbey, Derby 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 Abbey, Derby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.