Crime in Chaddesden North: statistics, rates and trends
1,028 crimes were recorded in Chaddesden North in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chaddesden North at a glance
- Crime trends in Chaddesden North
- Types of crime in Chaddesden North
- Chaddesden North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chaddesden North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chaddesden North
- Demographics of Chaddesden North
- Questions about crime in Chaddesden North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (392), shoplifting (137) and anti-social behaviour (111) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,119th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Chaddesden North | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,028 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.1 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,784 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Chaddesden North of any year here (1,028 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,028 | 105.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,199 | 122.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,138 | 116.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,161 | 118.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,201 | 122.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,286 | 131.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,270 | 129.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,160 | 118.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,030 | 105.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 110 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chaddesden North recorded notably more shoplifting (66% above the national rate), other crime (60% above the national rate) and public order (35% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (28% below) and anti-social behaviour (26% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 22 to 32, while shoplifting fell from 269 to 137 and vehicle crime fell from 53 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 | 40.1 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 137 | 14.0 | 8.5 | -49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 11.3 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Public order | 88 | 9.0 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 68 | 7.0 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Drugs | 32 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +45% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chaddesden North; the highest is Darley, Derby (328.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Allestree (35.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chaddesden North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden West | 1,446 | 150.1 | +43% |
| Oakwood | 509 | 44.0 | -58% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,356 | 128.3 | +22% |
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +213% |
| Allestree | 481 | 35.4 | -66% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +174% |
| Spondon | 932 | 73.4 | -30% |
| Abbey | 2,843 | 191.8 | +83% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Chaddesden North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (162).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 162 |
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Tansley Rise | 39 |
| On or near Birchover Rise | 33 |
| On or near St. Andrews View | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Ringwood Close | 28 |
| On or near Barnard Road | 25 |
| On or near Winster Road | 25 |
| On or near Fernilee Gardens | 24 |
Of the 917 crimes in Chaddesden North with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 324 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 314 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Chaddesden North has an estimated population of 9,784 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%), more social housing (21%, against 17%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chaddesden North average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Chaddesden North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chaddesden North a safe place to live?
Chaddesden North recorded 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,119th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Chaddesden North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 392 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (137).
Is crime in Chaddesden North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chaddesden North was down 14% on the year before: 1,028 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,199 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chaddesden North?
About 9,784 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chaddesden North?
Chaddesden 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.