Crime in Littleover: statistics, rates and trends
1,764 crimes were recorded in Littleover in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Littleover at a glance
- Crime trends in Littleover
- Types of crime in Littleover
- Littleover compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Littleover
- What happened after crimes were reported in Littleover
- Population and deprivation in Littleover
- Questions about crime in Littleover
- About this data
1,764 crimes were recorded in Littleover in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 932 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Littleover has the 1,022nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Littleover | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,764 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.4 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,128 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Littleover was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,035 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,275). Over the whole period it rose 38%, 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 | 1,764 | 109.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,616 | 100.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,685 | 104.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,598 | 99.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,695 | 105.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,035 | 126.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,772 | 109.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,401 | 86.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,275 | 79.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 179 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 144 |
| April 2026 | 164 |
| March 2026 | 164 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 155 |
| November 2025 | 140 |
| October 2025 | 164 |
| September 2025 | 167 |
| August 2025 | 147 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Littleover 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.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+25%) and public order (+16%). The largest falls were in other crime (-29%) and shoplifting (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 932 | 57.8 | 1.69 | +25% |
| Public order | 257 | 15.9 | 2.40 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 9.5 | 0.62 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 117 | 7.3 | 1.07 | +16% |
| Other theft | 86 | 5.3 | 0.83 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 3.5 | 0.70 | -8% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.3 | 0.70 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.3 | 0.28 | -27% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.6 | 0.73 | -29% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.4 | 0.40 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.9 | 0.96 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.7 | 0.40 | +57% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.38 | -17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Littleover
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Littleover recorded 932 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 52.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Littleover
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Littleover recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Littleover
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Littleover recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Littleover
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Littleover recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Littleover
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Littleover recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Littleover
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Littleover recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Littleover
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Littleover recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Littleover
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Littleover recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Littleover
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Littleover recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Littleover
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Littleover recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Littleover
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Littleover recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Littleover
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Littleover recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Littleover
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Littleover recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Littleover
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Littleover recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Littleover, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Littleover.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Littleover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blagreaves | 1,040 | 66.1 | -40% |
| Mickleover | 836 | 53.4 | -51% |
| Abbey | 2,781 | 187.6 | +71% |
| Normanton | 2,741 | 114.0 | +4% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,707 | 103.8 | -5% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +163% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,428 | 135.1 | +24% |
| Darley | 5,816 | 329.4 | +201% |
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 Littleover over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 391 |
| On or near Manor Avenue | 150 |
| On or near Caithness Crescent | 148 |
| On or near Supermarket | 125 |
| On or near Somerset Close | 36 |
| On or near Spey Drive | 31 |
| On or near Dumfries Drive | 30 |
| On or near Badgerdale Way | 25 |
| On or near Micklecroft Gardens | 24 |
| On or near Lime Walk | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Littleover 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 | 794 | 45.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 315 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 242 | 13.7% |
| Not recorded | 154 | 8.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% |
Littleover has an estimated population of 16,128. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Littleover sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Littleover |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Littleover a safe place to live?
Littleover recorded 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Littleover?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 932 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (257).
Is crime in Littleover going up or down?
Recorded crime in Littleover was up 9% on the year before: 1,764 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,616 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Littleover?
Littleover 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 Littleover. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.