Crime in Allestree: statistics, rates and trends
486 crimes were recorded in Allestree in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Allestree at a glance
- Crime trends in Allestree
- Types of crime in Allestree
- Allestree compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Allestree
- What happened after crimes were reported in Allestree
- Population and deprivation in Allestree
- Questions about crime in Allestree
- About this data
486 crimes were recorded in Allestree in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 186 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Allestree has the 3,608th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Allestree | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 486 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.8 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,589 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Allestree was highest in the year to July 2020 (811 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (486). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 486 | 35.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 575 | 42.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 556 | 40.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 585 | 43.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 695 | 51.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 722 | 53.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 811 | 59.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 703 | 51.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 729 | 53.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Allestree 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 falls were in public order (-30%) and burglary (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 186 | 13.7 | 0.40 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 5.5 | 0.36 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 3.8 | 0.45 | -9% |
| Public order | 39 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -30% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.4 | 0.38 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 2.0 | 0.29 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -17% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.8 | 0.50 | -20% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 0.45 | +117% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -79% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.27 | +200% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Allestree
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Allestree recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Allestree
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Allestree recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Allestree
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Allestree recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Allestree
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Allestree recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Allestree
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Allestree recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Allestree
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Allestree recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Allestree
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Allestree recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Allestree
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Allestree recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Allestree
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Allestree recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Allestree
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Allestree recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Allestree
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Allestree recorded 3 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Allestree
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Allestree recorded 3 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Allestree
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Allestree recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Allestree
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Allestree recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Allestree, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Allestree.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Allestree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darley | 5,816 | 329.4 | +821% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,707 | 103.8 | +190% |
| Chaddesden North | 1,018 | 104.0 | +191% |
| Chaddesden West | 1,441 | 149.5 | +318% |
| Abbey | 2,781 | 187.6 | +424% |
| Oakwood | 497 | 43.0 | +20% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +704% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,331 | 125.9 | +252% |
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 Allestree over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 29 |
| On or near Netherwood Court | 25 |
| On or near Kedleston Road | 23 |
| On or near Blenheim Parade | 18 |
| On or near Crabtree Close | 14 |
| On or near Middlefield Close | 12 |
| On or near Rosemount Court | 10 |
| On or near Buttermere Drive | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Allestree 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 30.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 141 | 29.0% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 15.4% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 10.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Allestree has an estimated population of 13,589. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Allestree sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Allestree |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.2% |
| Social rented homes | 2.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Allestree a safe place to live?
Allestree recorded 35.8 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 Allestree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (75).
Is crime in Allestree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Allestree was down 15% on the year before: 486 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 575 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Allestree?
Allestree 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 Allestree. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.