Crime in Chaddesden North: statistics, rates and trends
1,018 crimes were recorded in Chaddesden North in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chaddesden North
- Questions about crime in Chaddesden North
- About this data
1,018 crimes were recorded in Chaddesden North in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 401 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chaddesden North has the 1,143rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chaddesden North | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,018 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.0 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,784 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chaddesden North was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,287 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (995). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 1,018 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,220 | 124.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,135 | 116.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,144 | 116.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,203 | 123.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,286 | 131.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,287 | 131.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,154 | 117.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 995 | 101.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chaddesden North 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+45%) and anti-social behaviour (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-57%) and vehicle crime (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 401 | 41.0 | 1.20 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 126 | 12.9 | 1.55 | -57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 11.5 | 0.75 | +16% |
| Public order | 78 | 8.0 | 1.20 | +0% |
| Other theft | 76 | 7.8 | 1.21 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 7.4 | 1.09 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.9 | 0.79 | -31% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.4 | 1.60 | +14% |
| Drugs | 29 | 3.0 | 0.91 | +45% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.4 | 0.66 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.2 | 1.26 | -20% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.53 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.50 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chaddesden North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chaddesden North recorded 401 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chaddesden North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chaddesden North recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chaddesden North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chaddesden North recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chaddesden North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chaddesden North recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chaddesden North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chaddesden North recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chaddesden North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chaddesden North recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chaddesden North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chaddesden North recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chaddesden North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chaddesden North recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chaddesden North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chaddesden North recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chaddesden North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chaddesden North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chaddesden North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chaddesden North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chaddesden North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chaddesden North recorded 7 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chaddesden North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chaddesden North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chaddesden North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chaddesden North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chaddesden North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chaddesden North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chaddesden North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden West | 1,441 | 149.5 | +44% |
| Oakwood | 497 | 43.0 | -59% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,331 | 125.9 | +21% |
| Darley | 5,816 | 329.4 | +217% |
| Allestree | 486 | 35.8 | -66% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +176% |
| Spondon | 928 | 73.0 | -30% |
| Abbey | 2,781 | 187.6 | +80% |
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 Chaddesden North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 159 |
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near Tansley Rise | 37 |
| On or near Birchover Rise | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near St. Andrews View | 32 |
| On or near Ringwood Close | 29 |
| On or near Fernilee Gardens | 25 |
| On or near Barnard Road | 25 |
| On or near Tewkesbury Crescent | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chaddesden North 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 | 317 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 310 | 30.5% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 11.3% |
| Not recorded | 113 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Chaddesden North has an estimated population of 9,784. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chaddesden North sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chaddesden North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.3% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
Is Chaddesden North a safe place to live?
Chaddesden North recorded 104.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Chaddesden North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 401 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (126).
Is crime in Chaddesden North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chaddesden North was down 17% on the year before: 1,018 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,220 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chaddesden North?
Chaddesden North 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 Chaddesden North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.