Crime in Derby, Sefton: statistics, rates and trends
1,898 crimes were recorded in Derby, Sefton in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Derby, Sefton at a glance
- Crime trends in Derby, Sefton
- Types of crime in Derby, Sefton
- Derby, Sefton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Derby, Sefton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Derby, Sefton
- Population and deprivation in Derby, Sefton
- Questions about crime in Derby, Sefton
- About this data
1,898 crimes were recorded in Derby, Sefton in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 836 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Derby, Sefton has the 666th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Derby, Sefton | Sefton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,898 | 24,388 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.0 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,486 | 286,281 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Derby, Sefton was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,299 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,736). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 1,898 | 131.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,736 | 119.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,788 | 123.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,078 | 143.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,243 | 154.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,299 | 158.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,129 | 147.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,015 | 139.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,967 | 135.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 196 |
| June 2026 | 172 |
| May 2026 | 162 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 141 |
| February 2026 | 141 |
| January 2026 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 149 |
| November 2025 | 180 |
| October 2025 | 177 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
| August 2025 | 177 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Derby, Sefton 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, public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+128%) and anti-social behaviour (+37%). The largest falls were in drugs (-17%) and possession of weapons (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 836 | 57.7 | 1.69 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 217 | 15.0 | 0.98 | +37% |
| Public order | 154 | 10.6 | 1.60 | -9% |
| Drugs | 142 | 9.8 | 3.00 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 134 | 9.3 | 1.36 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 7.2 | 0.87 | +128% |
| Other theft | 86 | 5.9 | 0.93 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 5.1 | 1.04 | +23% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +29% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.3 | 1.08 | -8% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.6 | 1.18 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.4 | 1.49 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.3 | 1.59 | +533% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Derby, Sefton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Derby, Sefton recorded 836 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Derby, Sefton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Derby, Sefton recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Derby, Sefton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Derby, Sefton recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Derby, Sefton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Derby, Sefton recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Derby, Sefton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Derby, Sefton recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Derby, Sefton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Derby, Sefton recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 128% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Derby, Sefton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Derby, Sefton recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Derby, Sefton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Derby, Sefton recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Derby, Sefton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Derby, Sefton recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Derby, Sefton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Derby, Sefton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Derby, Sefton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Derby, Sefton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Derby, Sefton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Derby, Sefton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Derby, Sefton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Derby, Sefton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 533% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Derby, Sefton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Derby, Sefton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Derby, Sefton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Derby, Sefton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Derby, Sefton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linacre | 2,866 | 206.1 | +57% |
| Litherland | 1,202 | 97.7 | -25% |
| Netherton and Orrell | 969 | 78.9 | -40% |
| Ford | 1,401 | 97.4 | -26% |
| Church | 1,209 | 98.0 | -25% |
| St Oswald | 1,547 | 138.7 | +6% |
| Victoria | 639 | 47.4 | -64% |
| Molyneux | 983 | 84.8 | -35% |
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 Derby, Sefton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Back Stanley Road | 189 |
| On or near Bedford Road | 103 |
| On or near Wadham Road | 71 |
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Ainsdale Road | 65 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 63 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 48 |
| On or near Westminster Road | 39 |
| On or near A5098 | 38 |
| On or near A566 | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Derby, Sefton 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 | 771 | 40.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 426 | 22.4% |
| Not recorded | 217 | 11.4% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 128 | 6.7% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
Derby, Sefton has an estimated population of 14,486. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Derby, Sefton sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Derby, Sefton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.7% |
| Social rented homes | 30.5% |
| Private rented homes | 25.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 60.4% |
Is Derby, Sefton a safe place to live?
Derby, Sefton recorded 131.0 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 Derby, Sefton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 836 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (217).
Is crime in Derby, Sefton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Derby, Sefton was up 9% on the year before: 1,898 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,736 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Derby, Sefton?
Derby, Sefton is policed by Merseyside. 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 Derby, Sefton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.