Crime in Chellaston & Shelton Lock: statistics, rates and trends
1,183 crimes were recorded in Chellaston & Shelton Lock in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chellaston & Shelton Lock at a glance
- Crime trends in Chellaston & Shelton Lock
- Types of crime in Chellaston & Shelton Lock
- Chellaston & Shelton Lock compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chellaston & Shelton Lock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chellaston & Shelton Lock
- Demographics of Chellaston & Shelton Lock
- Questions about crime in Chellaston & Shelton Lock
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (466), anti-social behaviour (185) and public order (107) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,009th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chellaston & Shelton Lock | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,183 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.3 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,715 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chellaston & Shelton Lock peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,476 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,160). 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 | 1,183 | 75.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,206 | 76.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,160 | 73.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,160 | 73.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,418 | 90.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,475 | 93.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,476 | 93.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,222 | 77.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,175 | 74.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 123 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 73 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 110 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (46% below) and other theft (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 26 to 33 and criminal damage and arson rose from 74 to 91, while anti-social behaviour fell from 260 to 185.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 466 | 29.7 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 185 | 11.8 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Public order | 107 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 87 | 5.5 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 5.3 | 8.5 | -1% |
| Other theft | 59 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Burglary | 33 | 2.1 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chellaston & Shelton Lock; the highest is Arboretum, Derby (287.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Blagreaves (65.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chellaston & Shelton Lock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaston South | 1,787 | 121.9 | +62% |
| Alvaston North | 3,057 | 172.2 | +129% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,481 | 138.1 | +83% |
| Normanton | 2,755 | 114.6 | +52% |
| Blagreaves | 1,033 | 65.7 | -13% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +282% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,356 | 128.3 | +70% |
| Spondon | 932 | 73.4 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Chellaston & Shelton Lock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Woodthorne Avenue” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodthorne Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Barley Croft | 40 |
| On or near Morningside Close | 35 |
| On or near Sinfin Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Chellaston Road | 32 |
| On or near Lee Farm Close | 32 |
| On or near Staveley Close | 31 |
| On or near Somersal Close | 25 |
Of the 998 crimes in Chellaston & Shelton Lock with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 185 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 394 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 314 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Chellaston & Shelton Lock has an estimated population of 15,715 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chellaston & Shelton Lock average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chellaston & Shelton Lock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chellaston & Shelton Lock a safe place to live?
Chellaston & Shelton Lock recorded 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,009th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chellaston & Shelton Lock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 466 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (185).
Is crime in Chellaston & Shelton Lock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chellaston & Shelton Lock was down 2% on the year before: 1,183 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,206 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chellaston & Shelton Lock?
About 15,715 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chellaston & Shelton Lock?
Chellaston & Shelton Lock 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.