Crime in Alvaston South: statistics, rates and trends
1,787 crimes were recorded in Alvaston South in the 12 months to August 2026, 121.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Alvaston South at a glance
- Crime trends in Alvaston South
- Types of crime in Alvaston South
- Alvaston South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alvaston South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alvaston South
- Demographics of Alvaston South
- Questions about crime in Alvaston South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (838), shoplifting (191) and anti-social behaviour (183) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 792nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Alvaston South | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,787 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.9 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 14,659 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Alvaston South peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,091 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,581). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,787 | 121.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,600 | 109.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,740 | 118.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,873 | 127.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,975 | 134.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,091 | 142.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,081 | 142.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,846 | 125.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,581 | 107.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 151 |
| July 2026 | 161 |
| June 2026 | 164 |
| May 2026 | 180 |
| April 2026 | 165 |
| March 2026 | 161 |
| February 2026 | 129 |
| January 2026 | 132 |
| December 2025 | 146 |
| November 2025 | 145 |
| October 2025 | 126 |
| September 2025 | 127 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alvaston South recorded notably more possession of weapons (76% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (67% above the national rate) and other crime (65% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (37% below) and other theft (30% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 83 to 191 and drugs rose from 35 to 49, while burglary fell from 53 to 33 and other theft fell from 93 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 838 | 57.2 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 191 | 13.0 | 8.5 | +130% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 183 | 12.5 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 146 | 10.0 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Other crime | 51 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +38% |
| Drugs | 49 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +40% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.7 | 1.0 | +25% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alvaston South; the highest is Arboretum, Derby (287.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Blagreaves (65.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alvaston South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston North | 3,057 | 172.2 | +41% |
| Chellaston & Shelton Lock | 1,183 | 75.3 | -38% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,481 | 138.1 | +13% |
| Normanton | 2,755 | 114.6 | -6% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +136% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,356 | 128.3 | +5% |
| Spondon | 932 | 73.4 | -40% |
| Blagreaves | 1,033 | 65.7 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Alvaston South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (177).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 177 |
| On or near Parking Area | 89 |
| On or near Alward'S Close | 65 |
| On or near A514 | 49 |
| On or near Harlow Close | 43 |
| On or near Holtlands Drive | 40 |
| On or near Boulton Lane | 37 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 37 |
| On or near Coronation Crescent | 36 |
| On or near Epworth Drive | 36 |
Of the 1,604 crimes in Alvaston South with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 183 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 655 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 380 | 23.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 213 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 86 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 42 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Alvaston South has an estimated population of 14,659 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alvaston South average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Alvaston South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Alvaston South a safe place to live?
Alvaston South recorded 121.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 792nd 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 838 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (191).
Is crime in Alvaston South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alvaston South was up 12% on the year before: 1,787 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,600 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alvaston South?
About 14,659 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alvaston South?
Alvaston South 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.