Crime in Alvaston North: statistics, rates and trends
3,057 crimes were recorded in Alvaston North in the 12 months to August 2026, 172.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Alvaston North
- Questions about crime in Alvaston North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,335), anti-social behaviour (396) and public order (259) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 296th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Alvaston North | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,057 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 172.2 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,749 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Alvaston North peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,486 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,595). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,057 | 172.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,963 | 166.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,040 | 171.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,259 | 183.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,179 | 179.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,486 | 196.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,318 | 186.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,996 | 168.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,595 | 146.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 253 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alvaston North recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.3 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (2.2 times the national rate) and public order (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 32 to 46 and drugs rose from 81 to 114, while bicycle theft fell from 36 to 24 and vehicle crime fell from 128 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,335 | 75.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 396 | 22.3 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 259 | 14.6 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 221 | 12.5 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 191 | 10.8 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 186 | 10.5 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Drugs | 114 | 6.4 | 3.3 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 5.7 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Burglary | 85 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Robbery | 46 | 2.6 | 1.4 | +44% |
| Other crime | 43 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 2.2 | 1.0 | +30% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.4 | 0.8 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alvaston North; the highest is Arboretum, Derby (287.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Spondon (73.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alvaston North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston South | 1,787 | 121.9 | -29% |
| Chellaston & Shelton Lock | 1,183 | 75.3 | -56% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,356 | 128.3 | -26% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,481 | 138.1 | -20% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +67% |
| Normanton | 2,755 | 114.6 | -33% |
| Spondon | 932 | 73.4 | -57% |
| Chaddesden West | 1,446 | 150.1 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Alvaston North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (304).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 304 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 132 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 131 |
| On or near London Road | 94 |
| On or near Parking Area | 82 |
| On or near Wildsmith Street | 66 |
| On or near Kettlewell Close | 63 |
| On or near Murray Street | 63 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 62 |
| On or near Whitehurst Street | 51 |
Of the 2,661 crimes in Alvaston North with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 396 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,048 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 750 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 340 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 136 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 125 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 123 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 72 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Alvaston North has an estimated population of 17,749 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), more households without a car (30%, against 23%) and more private renting (26%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alvaston North average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Alvaston North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Alvaston North a safe place to live?
Alvaston North recorded 172.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 296th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Alvaston North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,335 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (396).
Is crime in Alvaston North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alvaston North was up 3% on the year before: 3,057 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,963 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alvaston North?
About 17,749 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alvaston North?
Alvaston North 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.