Crime in Blagreaves: statistics, rates and trends
1,040 crimes were recorded in Blagreaves in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Blagreaves at a glance
- Crime trends in Blagreaves
- Types of crime in Blagreaves
- Blagreaves compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Blagreaves
- What happened after crimes were reported in Blagreaves
- Population and deprivation in Blagreaves
- Questions about crime in Blagreaves
- About this data
1,040 crimes were recorded in Blagreaves in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 531 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Blagreaves has the 2,393rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Blagreaves | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,040 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.1 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,734 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Blagreaves was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,233 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (830). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 1,040 | 66.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 987 | 62.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 982 | 62.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,079 | 68.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,125 | 71.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,233 | 78.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,210 | 76.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,031 | 65.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 830 | 52.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
| August 2025 | 121 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Blagreaves 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+10%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-21%) and other crime (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 531 | 33.7 | 0.99 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 9.6 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Public order | 82 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +8% |
| Other theft | 64 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.4 | 0.48 | -21% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.8 | 0.54 | -3% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.5 | 0.69 | -15% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.1 | 0.32 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +18% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 0.52 | +450% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Blagreaves
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Blagreaves recorded 531 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 51.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Blagreaves
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Blagreaves recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Blagreaves
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Blagreaves recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Blagreaves
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Blagreaves recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Blagreaves
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Blagreaves recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Blagreaves
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Blagreaves recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Blagreaves
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Blagreaves recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Blagreaves
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Blagreaves recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Blagreaves
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Blagreaves recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Blagreaves
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Blagreaves recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Blagreaves
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Blagreaves recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Blagreaves
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Blagreaves recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Blagreaves
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Blagreaves recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Blagreaves
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Blagreaves recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Blagreaves, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Blagreaves.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Blagreaves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleover | 1,764 | 109.4 | +65% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,428 | 135.1 | +104% |
| Normanton | 2,741 | 114.0 | +73% |
| Abbey | 2,781 | 187.6 | +184% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +335% |
| Mickleover | 836 | 53.4 | -19% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,707 | 103.8 | +57% |
| Alvaston North | 3,062 | 172.5 | +161% |
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 Blagreaves over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cuttlebrook Close | 68 |
| On or near Kendon Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Grange Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Hathersage Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Kegworth Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Lothlorien Close | 22 |
| On or near Stenson Road | 22 |
| On or near Wellesley Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Bretby Square | 20 |
| On or near Moorway Croft | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Blagreaves 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 | 375 | 36.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 203 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 16.2% |
| Not recorded | 151 | 14.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Blagreaves has an estimated population of 15,734. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Blagreaves sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Blagreaves |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Blagreaves a safe place to live?
Blagreaves recorded 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Blagreaves?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 531 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (151).
Is crime in Blagreaves going up or down?
Recorded crime in Blagreaves was up 5% on the year before: 1,040 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 987 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Blagreaves?
Blagreaves 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 Blagreaves. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.