Crime in Allestree: statistics, rates and trends
481 crimes were recorded in Allestree in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Allestree
- Questions about crime in Allestree
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (175), anti-social behaviour (74) and shoplifting (53) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,620th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Allestree | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 481 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.4 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,589 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Allestree of any year here (481 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 481 | 35.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 602 | 44.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 536 | 39.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 597 | 43.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 656 | 48.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 745 | 54.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 795 | 58.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 713 | 52.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 742 | 54.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (67% below) and anti-social behaviour (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary fell from 34 to 22 and public order fell from 60 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 12.9 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 3.9 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Other theft | 36 | 2.6 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.2 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 1.8 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.6 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Allestree.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Allestree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +829% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,675 | 101.9 | +188% |
| Chaddesden North | 1,028 | 105.1 | +197% |
| Chaddesden West | 1,446 | 150.1 | +324% |
| Abbey | 2,843 | 191.8 | +442% |
| Oakwood | 509 | 44.0 | +24% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +712% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,356 | 128.3 | +262% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Allestree over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 24 |
| On or near Blenheim Parade | 23 |
| On or near Kedleston Road | 19 |
| On or near Netherwood Court | 17 |
| On or near Crabtree Close | 15 |
| On or near Middlefield Close | 12 |
| On or near Buttermere Drive | 10 |
| On or near Rosemount Court | 10 |
Of the 407 crimes in Allestree with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 37.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 31.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Allestree has an estimated population of 13,589 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.6%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Allestree average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Allestree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Allestree a safe place to live?
Allestree recorded 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,620th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Allestree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (74).
Is crime in Allestree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Allestree was down 20% on the year before: 481 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 602 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Allestree?
About 13,589 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Allestree?
Allestree 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.