Crime in Chaddesden West: statistics, rates and trends
1,446 crimes were recorded in Chaddesden West in the 12 months to August 2026, 150.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Chaddesden West
- Questions about crime in Chaddesden West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (635), anti-social behaviour (170) and criminal damage and arson (150) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 437th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Chaddesden West | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,446 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 150.1 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,636 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chaddesden West peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,971 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,231). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,446 | 150.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,433 | 148.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,435 | 148.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,649 | 171.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,971 | 204.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,941 | 201.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,657 | 172.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,440 | 149.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,231 | 127.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Chaddesden West recorded notably more drugs (2.5 times the national rate), other crime (2.5 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (74% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 47 to 80 and other crime rose from 38 to 51, while vehicle crime fell from 71 to 52 and anti-social behaviour fell from 202 to 170.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 635 | 65.9 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 17.6 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 150 | 15.6 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Public order | 110 | 11.4 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 87 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Drugs | 80 | 8.3 | 3.3 | +70% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 5.4 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Other crime | 51 | 5.3 | 2.1 | +34% |
| Burglary | 44 | 4.6 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 2.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.2 | 8.5 | -9% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chaddesden West; the highest is Darley, Derby (328.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Allestree (35.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chaddesden West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden North | 1,028 | 105.1 | -30% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,356 | 128.3 | -15% |
| Oakwood | 509 | 44.0 | -71% |
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +119% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +92% |
| Abbey | 2,843 | 191.8 | +28% |
| Spondon | 932 | 73.4 | -51% |
| Allestree | 481 | 35.4 | -76% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Chaddesden West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Somerset Street” (58).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Somerset Street | 58 |
| On or near Berwick Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Francis Street | 53 |
| On or near Ramsdean Close | 53 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 49 |
| On or near Anglesey Street | 47 |
| On or near Kinross Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Bangor Street | 39 |
| On or near Huntingdon Green | 39 |
| On or near Norwich Street | 38 |
Of the 1,276 crimes in Chaddesden West with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 170 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 516 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 305 | 23.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 228 | 17.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 96 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Chaddesden West has an estimated population of 9,636 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chaddesden West average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Chaddesden West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Chaddesden West a safe place to live?
Chaddesden West recorded 150.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 437th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Chaddesden West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 635 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (170).
Is crime in Chaddesden West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chaddesden West was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,446 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,433 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chaddesden West?
About 9,636 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chaddesden West?
Chaddesden West 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.