Crime in Darley, Derby: statistics, rates and trends
5,816 crimes were recorded in Darley, Derby in the 12 months to July 2026, 329.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Darley, Derby at a glance
- Crime trends in Darley, Derby
- Types of crime in Darley, Derby
- Darley, Derby compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Darley, Derby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Darley, Derby
- Population and deprivation in Darley, Derby
- Questions about crime in Darley, Derby
- About this data
5,816 crimes were recorded in Darley, Derby in the 12 months to July 2026, 329.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,842 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Darley, Derby has the 50th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Darley, Derby | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,816 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 329.4 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,656 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Darley, Derby was highest in the year to July 2024 (5,862 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,316). Over the whole period it rose 151%, 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 | 5,816 | 329.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,658 | 320.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,862 | 332.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,322 | 188.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,790 | 158.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,328 | 188.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,809 | 159.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,418 | 137.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,316 | 131.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 461 |
| June 2026 | 514 |
| May 2026 | 535 |
| April 2026 | 467 |
| March 2026 | 571 |
| February 2026 | 472 |
| January 2026 | 407 |
| December 2025 | 527 |
| November 2025 | 453 |
| October 2025 | 451 |
| September 2025 | 455 |
| August 2025 | 503 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Darley, Derby 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, shoplifting, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+52%) and shoplifting (+34%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-31%) and burglary (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,842 | 104.3 | 3.05 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 777 | 44.0 | 5.31 | +34% |
| Drugs | 672 | 38.1 | 11.64 | +52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 651 | 36.9 | 2.40 | -13% |
| Public order | 649 | 36.8 | 5.53 | -5% |
| Other theft | 327 | 18.5 | 2.90 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 301 | 17.0 | 2.51 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 126 | 7.1 | 1.45 | +15% |
| Burglary | 110 | 6.2 | 1.76 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 91 | 5.2 | 5.31 | +20% |
| Other crime | 79 | 4.5 | 2.12 | +11% |
| Robbery | 76 | 4.3 | 3.19 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 59 | 3.3 | 1.98 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 56 | 3.2 | 3.85 | +24% |
Violence and sexual offences in Darley, Derby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Darley, Derby recorded 1,842 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (104.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 31.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Darley, Derby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Darley, Derby recorded 777 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Darley, Derby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Darley, Derby recorded 672 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Darley, Derby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Darley, Derby recorded 651 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Darley, Derby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Darley, Derby recorded 649 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Darley, Derby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Darley, Derby recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Darley, Derby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Darley, Derby recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Darley, Derby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Darley, Derby recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Darley, Derby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Darley, Derby recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Darley, Derby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Darley, Derby recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Darley, Derby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Darley, Derby recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Darley, Derby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Darley, Derby recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Darley, Derby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Darley, Derby recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Darley, Derby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Darley, Derby recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Darley, Derby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Darley, Derby.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darley, Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | 2,781 | 187.6 | -43% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,707 | 103.8 | -68% |
| Allestree | 486 | 35.8 | -89% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | -13% |
| Chaddesden West | 1,441 | 149.5 | -55% |
| Chaddesden North | 1,018 | 104.0 | -68% |
| Normanton | 2,741 | 114.0 | -65% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,331 | 125.9 | -62% |
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 Darley, Derby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 650 |
| On or near Thorntree Lane | 572 |
| On or near Parking Area | 417 |
| On or near Prime Parkway | 400 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 364 |
| On or near St Peter'S Churchyard | 336 |
| On or near Cheapside | 290 |
| On or near Exeter Place | 165 |
| On or near Corporation Street | 159 |
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Darley, Derby 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 | 1,554 | 26.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,532 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 651 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 622 | 10.7% |
| Under investigation | 583 | 10.0% |
| Local resolution | 313 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 263 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 201 | 3.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 31 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 29 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.2% |
Darley, Derby has an estimated population of 17,656. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Darley, Derby sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Darley, Derby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.3% |
| Social rented homes | 24.8% |
| Private rented homes | 30.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Darley, Derby a safe place to live?
Darley, Derby recorded 329.4 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 Darley, Derby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,842 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (777).
Is crime in Darley, Derby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darley, Derby was up 3% on the year before: 5,816 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,658 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Darley, Derby?
Darley, Derby 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 Darley, Derby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.