Crime in Chaddesden East: statistics, rates and trends
1,356 crimes were recorded in Chaddesden East in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chaddesden East at a glance
- Crime trends in Chaddesden East
- Types of crime in Chaddesden East
- Chaddesden East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chaddesden East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chaddesden East
- Demographics of Chaddesden East
- Questions about crime in Chaddesden East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (521), shoplifting (174) and anti-social behaviour (136) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 711th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Chaddesden East | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,356 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.3 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,573 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chaddesden East peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,648 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,207). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,356 | 128.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,397 | 132.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,431 | 135.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,648 | 155.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,337 | 126.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,423 | 134.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,405 | 132.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,322 | 125.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,207 | 114.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 130 |
| July 2026 | 148 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 128 |
| March 2026 | 168 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 128 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chaddesden East recorded notably more shoplifting (95% above the national rate), burglary (70% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (56% above the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 26 to 49 and burglary rose from 45 to 64, while criminal damage and arson fell from 110 to 78 and other crime fell from 27 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 521 | 49.3 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 174 | 16.5 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 136 | 12.9 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 99 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 89 | 8.4 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 7.8 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Burglary | 64 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +42% |
| Drugs | 49 | 4.6 | 3.3 | +88% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chaddesden East; the highest is Darley, Derby (328.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakwood, Derby (44.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chaddesden East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden West | 1,446 | 150.1 | +17% |
| Spondon | 932 | 73.4 | -43% |
| Chaddesden North | 1,028 | 105.1 | -18% |
| Oakwood | 509 | 44.0 | -66% |
| Alvaston North | 3,057 | 172.2 | +34% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +124% |
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +156% |
| Alvaston South | 1,787 | 121.9 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Chaddesden East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (181).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 181 |
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 74 |
| On or near John Berrysford Close | 36 |
| On or near Pine Close | 33 |
| On or near Margaret Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Wyvern Way | 30 |
| On or near Kildare Road | 27 |
| On or near John F Kennedy Gardens | 22 |
Of the 1,220 crimes in Chaddesden East with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 136 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 454 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 375 | 30.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Chaddesden East has an estimated population of 10,573 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chaddesden East average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chaddesden East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chaddesden East a safe place to live?
Chaddesden East recorded 128.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 711th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Chaddesden East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 521 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (174).
Is crime in Chaddesden East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chaddesden East was down 3% on the year before: 1,356 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,397 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chaddesden East?
About 10,573 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chaddesden East?
Chaddesden East 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.