Crime in Derringham: statistics, rates and trends
709 crimes were recorded in Derringham in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.8 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 Derringham at a glance
- Crime trends in Derringham
- Types of crime in Derringham
- Derringham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Derringham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Derringham
- Demographics of Derringham
- Questions about crime in Derringham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (333), criminal damage and arson (66) and other crime (58) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,402nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Derringham | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 709 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.8 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,772 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Derringham of any year here (709 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 709 | 65.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 725 | 67.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 738 | 68.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 874 | 81.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 727 | 67.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 832 | 77.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,001 | 92.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 827 | 76.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 864 | 80.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
Compared with England and Wales, Derringham recorded notably more other crime (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (69% below) and other theft (37% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 47 to 58, while burglary fell from 49 to 31 and public order fell from 73 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 333 | 30.9 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other crime | 58 | 5.4 | 2.1 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 51 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -37% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Derringham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Derringham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothferry | 835 | 67.9 | +3% |
| Bricknell | 540 | 67.0 | +2% |
| Newington & Gipsyville | 2,398 | 124.8 | +90% |
| University | 1,013 | 93.8 | +43% |
| Avenue | 2,326 | 155.7 | +137% |
| Pickering | 846 | 102.5 | +56% |
| Orchard Park | 2,418 | 136.3 | +107% |
| Beverley & Newland | 2,472 | 132.9 | +102% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Derringham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fernhill Road” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fernhill Road | 60 |
| On or near Hotham Road | 55 |
| On or near Wymersley Road | 38 |
| On or near Kilnwick Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Coronation Road North | 24 |
| On or near Hotham Road South | 23 |
| On or near Willerby Road | 22 |
| On or near Bristol Road | 21 |
| On or near Nelson Road | 21 |
| On or near Sawston Avenue | 20 |
Of the 657 crimes in Derringham with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 303 | 46.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 193 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Derringham has an estimated population of 10,772 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Derringham average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Derringham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Derringham a safe place to live?
Derringham recorded 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,402nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Derringham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 333 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (66).
Is crime in Derringham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Derringham was down 2% on the year before: 709 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 725 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Derringham?
About 10,772 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Derringham?
Derringham is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.