Crime in Arboretum, Derby: statistics, rates and trends
5,672 crimes were recorded in Arboretum, Derby in the 12 months to August 2026, 287.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Arboretum, Derby at a glance
- Crime trends in Arboretum, Derby
- Types of crime in Arboretum, Derby
- Arboretum, Derby compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Arboretum, Derby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Arboretum, Derby
- Demographics of Arboretum, Derby
- Questions about crime in Arboretum, Derby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,109), anti-social behaviour (875) and public order (564) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 79th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Arboretum, Derby | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,672 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 287.4 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 19,736 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Arboretum, Derby peaked in the year to August 2019 (10,034 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (5,318). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,672 | 287.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,455 | 276.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,318 | 269.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 8,047 | 407.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 9,642 | 488.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 8,771 | 444.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 9,420 | 477.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 10,034 | 508.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 9,667 | 489.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 509 |
| July 2026 | 450 |
| June 2026 | 509 |
| May 2026 | 495 |
| April 2026 | 522 |
| March 2026 | 465 |
| February 2026 | 429 |
| January 2026 | 406 |
| December 2025 | 421 |
| November 2025 | 494 |
| October 2025 | 466 |
| September 2025 | 506 |
Compared with England and Wales, Arboretum, Derby recorded notably more drugs (7.3 times the national rate), public order (4.3 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (3.7 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 274 to 473 and theft from the person rose from 74 to 92, while criminal damage and arson fell from 309 to 241.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,109 | 106.9 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 875 | 44.3 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 564 | 28.6 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Drugs | 473 | 24.0 | 3.3 | +73% |
| Shoplifting | 412 | 20.9 | 8.5 | -8% |
| Other theft | 366 | 18.5 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 241 | 12.2 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Burglary | 119 | 6.0 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 5.5 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other crime | 102 | 5.2 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Robbery | 93 | 4.7 | 1.4 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 92 | 4.7 | 1.7 | +24% |
| Possession of weapons | 70 | 3.5 | 1.0 | +21% |
| Bicycle theft | 47 | 2.4 | 0.8 | +4% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Arboretum, Derby; the highest is Darley, Derby (328.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Blagreaves (65.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arboretum, Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normanton | 2,755 | 114.6 | -60% |
| Abbey | 2,843 | 191.8 | -33% |
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +14% |
| Blagreaves | 1,033 | 65.7 | -77% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,481 | 138.1 | -52% |
| Chaddesden West | 1,446 | 150.1 | -48% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,675 | 101.9 | -65% |
| Littleover | 1,778 | 110.2 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Arboretum, Derby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (545).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 545 |
| On or near Parking Area | 519 |
| On or near Wardwick | 356 |
| On or near Back Sitwell Street | 195 |
| On or near Lower Eley Street | 190 |
| On or near Trinity Street | 171 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 167 |
| On or near Midland Road | 130 |
| On or near Wilmot Street | 94 |
| On or near Babington Lane | 92 |
Of the 4,797 crimes in Arboretum, Derby with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 875 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,562 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,517 | 31.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 690 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 370 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 229 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 169 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 168 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Arboretum, Derby has an estimated population of 19,736 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (50%, against 23%), more private renting (41%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Arboretum, Derby average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Arboretum, Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Arboretum, Derby a safe place to live?
Arboretum, Derby recorded 287.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 79th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Arboretum, Derby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,109 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (875).
Is crime in Arboretum, Derby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arboretum, Derby was up 4% on the year before: 5,672 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,455 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Arboretum, Derby?
About 19,736 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Arboretum, Derby?
Arboretum, Derby 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.