Crime in Alvaston North: statistics, rates and trends
3,062 crimes were recorded in Alvaston North in the 12 months to July 2026, 172.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Alvaston North at a glance
- Crime trends in Alvaston North
- Types of crime in Alvaston North
- Alvaston North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alvaston North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alvaston North
- Population and deprivation in Alvaston North
- Questions about crime in Alvaston North
- About this data
3,062 crimes were recorded in Alvaston North in the 12 months to July 2026, 172.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,282 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Alvaston North has the 295th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alvaston North | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,062 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 172.5 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,749 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alvaston North was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,471 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,562). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 3,062 | 172.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,968 | 167.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,092 | 174.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,246 | 182.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,150 | 177.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,471 | 195.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,298 | 185.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,014 | 169.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,562 | 144.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 290 |
| June 2026 | 285 |
| May 2026 | 276 |
| April 2026 | 269 |
| March 2026 | 270 |
| February 2026 | 225 |
| January 2026 | 229 |
| December 2025 | 232 |
| November 2025 | 226 |
| October 2025 | 245 |
| September 2025 | 257 |
| August 2025 | 258 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alvaston North 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, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+68%) and drugs (+38%). The largest falls were in other crime (-28%) and bicycle theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,282 | 72.2 | 2.11 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 399 | 22.5 | 1.47 | +17% |
| Public order | 253 | 14.3 | 2.15 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 242 | 13.6 | 1.65 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 202 | 11.4 | 1.68 | -2% |
| Other theft | 202 | 11.4 | 1.78 | +5% |
| Drugs | 117 | 6.6 | 2.02 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 6.1 | 1.25 | -10% |
| Burglary | 82 | 4.6 | 1.31 | -8% |
| Robbery | 47 | 2.6 | 1.96 | +68% |
| Other crime | 43 | 2.4 | 1.15 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 2.3 | 2.38 | +32% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 1.5 | 1.78 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.0 | 0.57 | +55% |
Violence and sexual offences in Alvaston North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alvaston North recorded 1,282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (72.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alvaston North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alvaston North recorded 399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alvaston North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alvaston North recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alvaston North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alvaston North recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alvaston North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alvaston North recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alvaston North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alvaston North recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alvaston North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alvaston North recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alvaston North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alvaston North recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alvaston North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alvaston North recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Alvaston North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Alvaston North recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alvaston North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alvaston North recorded 43 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 28% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Alvaston North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alvaston North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Alvaston North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Alvaston North recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Alvaston North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alvaston North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Alvaston North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alvaston North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alvaston North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston South | 1,767 | 120.5 | -30% |
| Chellaston & Shelton Lock | 1,168 | 74.3 | -57% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,331 | 125.9 | -27% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,428 | 135.1 | -22% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +67% |
| Normanton | 2,741 | 114.0 | -34% |
| Spondon | 928 | 73.0 | -58% |
| Chaddesden West | 1,441 | 149.5 | -13% |
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 Alvaston North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 309 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 149 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 129 |
| On or near London Road | 102 |
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Wildsmith Street | 64 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 62 |
| On or near Kettlewell Close | 61 |
| On or near Murray Street | 58 |
| On or near Commerce Street | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alvaston North 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 | 1,004 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 805 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 399 | 13.0% |
| Under investigation | 329 | 10.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 151 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 126 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 113 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 74 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% |
Alvaston North has an estimated population of 17,749. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alvaston North sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alvaston North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.3% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% |
| Private rented homes | 25.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.7% |
Is Alvaston North a safe place to live?
Alvaston North recorded 172.5 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 Alvaston North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (399).
Is crime in Alvaston North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alvaston North was up 3% on the year before: 3,062 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,968 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alvaston North?
Alvaston North 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 Alvaston North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.