Crime in Derwent Valley & Moor: statistics, rates and trends

228 crimes were recorded in Derwent Valley & Moor in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Derwent Valley & Moor has the 3,174th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Derwent Valley & Moor was highest in the year to July 2021 (337 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (151). Over the whole period it rose 51%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Derwent Valley & Moor 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Derwent Valley & Moor

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Derwent Valley & Moor recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 43.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Derwent Valley & Moor

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Derwent Valley & Moor recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Derwent Valley & Moor

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Derwent Valley & Moor recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 220% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Derwent Valley & Moor

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Derwent Valley & Moor recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Derwent Valley & Moor

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Derwent Valley & Moor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Derwent Valley & Moor

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Derwent Valley & Moor recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Derwent Valley & Moor

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Derwent Valley & Moor recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Derwent Valley & Moor

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Derwent Valley & Moor recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Derwent Valley & Moor

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Derwent Valley & Moor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Derwent Valley & Moor

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Derwent Valley & Moor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Derwent Valley & Moor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Derwent Valley & Moor.

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 Derwent Valley & Moor over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Derwent Valley & Moor 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.

Derwent Valley & Moor has an estimated population of 4,912. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Derwent Valley & Moor sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Derwent Valley & Moor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.