Crime in Chaddesden West: statistics, rates and trends
1,441 crimes were recorded in Chaddesden West in the 12 months to July 2026, 149.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Chaddesden West at a glance
- Crime trends in Chaddesden West
- Types of crime in Chaddesden West
- Chaddesden West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chaddesden West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chaddesden West
- Population and deprivation in Chaddesden West
- Questions about crime in Chaddesden West
- About this data
1,441 crimes were recorded in Chaddesden West in the 12 months to July 2026, 149.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 637 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chaddesden West has the 432nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chaddesden West | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,441 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 149.5 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,636 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chaddesden West was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,989 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,213). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 1,441 | 149.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,408 | 146.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,471 | 152.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,705 | 176.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,885 | 195.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,989 | 206.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,646 | 170.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,420 | 147.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,213 | 125.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 168 |
| May 2026 | 144 |
| April 2026 | 124 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 118 |
| January 2026 | 107 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 129 |
| September 2025 | 98 |
| August 2025 | 131 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chaddesden West 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+73%) and other crime (+23%). The largest falls were in burglary (-25%) and shoplifting (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 637 | 66.1 | 1.93 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 166 | 17.2 | 1.12 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 | 15.3 | 2.25 | +20% |
| Public order | 109 | 11.3 | 1.70 | -17% |
| Other theft | 88 | 9.1 | 1.43 | +9% |
| Drugs | 78 | 8.1 | 2.48 | +73% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 5.8 | 1.18 | -19% |
| Other crime | 48 | 5.0 | 2.36 | +23% |
| Burglary | 41 | 4.3 | 1.20 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 2.4 | 2.46 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.0 | 0.24 | -21% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.3 | 1.00 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.3 | 0.80 | +30% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.38 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chaddesden West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chaddesden West recorded 637 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chaddesden West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chaddesden West recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chaddesden West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chaddesden West recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chaddesden West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chaddesden West recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chaddesden West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chaddesden West recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chaddesden West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chaddesden West recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chaddesden West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chaddesden West recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chaddesden West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chaddesden West recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chaddesden West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chaddesden West recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chaddesden West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chaddesden West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chaddesden West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chaddesden West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chaddesden West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chaddesden West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chaddesden West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chaddesden West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chaddesden West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chaddesden West recorded 3 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 57% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chaddesden West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chaddesden West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chaddesden West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden North | 1,018 | 104.0 | -30% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,331 | 125.9 | -16% |
| Oakwood | 497 | 43.0 | -71% |
| Darley | 5,816 | 329.4 | +120% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +92% |
| Abbey | 2,781 | 187.6 | +25% |
| Spondon | 928 | 73.0 | -51% |
| Allestree | 486 | 35.8 | -76% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Somerset Street | 62 |
| On or near Berwick Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Ramsdean Close | 51 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 51 |
| On or near Francis Street | 49 |
| On or near Anglesey Street | 48 |
| On or near Norwich Street | 39 |
| On or near Huntingdon Green | 39 |
| On or near Bangor Street | 38 |
| On or near Nottingham Road | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chaddesden West 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 | 498 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 312 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 233 | 16.2% |
| Not recorded | 166 | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 96 | 6.7% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Chaddesden West has an estimated population of 9,636. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chaddesden West sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chaddesden West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.3% |
| Social rented homes | 34.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.9% |
Is Chaddesden West a safe place to live?
Chaddesden West recorded 149.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Chaddesden West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 637 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (166).
Is crime in Chaddesden West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chaddesden West was up 2% on the year before: 1,441 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,408 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chaddesden West?
Chaddesden West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.