Crime in Darley, Derby: statistics, rates and trends
5,806 crimes were recorded in Darley, Derby in the 12 months to August 2026, 328.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Darley, Derby
- Questions about crime in Darley, Derby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,844), shoplifting (794) and anti-social behaviour (662) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 51st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Darley, Derby | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,806 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 328.8 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,656 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Darley, Derby peaked in the year to August 2024 (5,894 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,343). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 148%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,806 | 328.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,625 | 318.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,894 | 333.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,606 | 204.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,723 | 154.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,352 | 189.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,823 | 159.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,458 | 139.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,343 | 132.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 493 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Darley, Derby recorded notably more drugs (11.3 times the national rate), public order (5.4 times the national rate) and shoplifting (5.3 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 465 to 654 and vehicle crime rose from 99 to 134, while theft from the person fell from 81 to 61 and burglary fell from 137 to 111.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,844 | 104.4 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 794 | 45.0 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 662 | 37.5 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Drugs | 654 | 37.0 | 3.3 | +41% |
| Public order | 641 | 36.3 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 319 | 18.1 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 292 | 16.5 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 134 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +35% |
| Burglary | 111 | 6.3 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 89 | 5.0 | 1.0 | +17% |
| Other crime | 79 | 4.5 | 2.1 | +18% |
| Robbery | 74 | 4.2 | 1.4 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 61 | 3.5 | 1.7 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 52 | 2.9 | 0.8 | +13% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Darley, Derby has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darley, Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | 2,843 | 191.8 | -42% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,675 | 101.9 | -69% |
| Allestree | 481 | 35.4 | -89% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | -13% |
| Chaddesden West | 1,446 | 150.1 | -54% |
| Chaddesden North | 1,028 | 105.1 | -68% |
| Normanton | 2,755 | 114.6 | -65% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,356 | 128.3 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Darley, Derby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (616).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 616 |
| On or near Thorntree Lane | 545 |
| On or near Parking Area | 432 |
| On or near Prime Parkway | 409 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 366 |
| On or near St Peter'S Churchyard | 336 |
| On or near Cheapside | 284 |
| On or near Exeter Place | 163 |
| On or near Corporation Street | 150 |
| On or near Supermarket | 129 |
Of the 5,144 crimes in Darley, Derby with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 662 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,542 | 30.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,517 | 29.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 622 | 12.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 575 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 314 | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 254 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 214 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 33 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 27 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Darley, Derby has an estimated population of 17,656 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (25.7%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (36%, against 23%) and more private renting (31%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Darley, Derby average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Darley, Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 25.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Darley, Derby a safe place to live?
Darley, Derby recorded 328.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 51st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Darley, Derby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,844 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (794).
Is crime in Darley, Derby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darley, Derby was up 3% on the year before: 5,806 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,625 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Darley, Derby?
About 17,656 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Darley, Derby?
Darley, Derby 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.