Crime in Littleover: statistics, rates and trends
1,778 crimes were recorded in Littleover in the 12 months to August 2026, 110.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Littleover
- Questions about crime in Littleover
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (921), public order (252) and anti-social behaviour (167) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,008th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Littleover | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,778 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.2 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,128 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Littleover peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,061 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,262). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,778 | 110.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,653 | 102.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,635 | 101.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,622 | 100.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,632 | 101.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,061 | 127.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,810 | 112.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,446 | 89.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,262 | 78.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Littleover recorded notably more public order (2.3 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (67% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (74% below) and burglary (58% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 787 to 921, while shoplifting fell from 51 to 36 and other crime fell from 35 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 921 | 57.1 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Public order | 252 | 15.6 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 10.4 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 117 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 95 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 2.2 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Other crime | 26 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Littleover; the highest is Darley, Derby (328.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Mickleover (53.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Littleover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blagreaves | 1,033 | 65.7 | -40% |
| Mickleover | 832 | 53.2 | -52% |
| Abbey | 2,843 | 191.8 | +74% |
| Normanton | 2,755 | 114.6 | +4% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,675 | 101.9 | -8% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +161% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,481 | 138.1 | +25% |
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +198% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Littleover over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (385).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 385 |
| On or near Caithness Crescent | 157 |
| On or near Manor Avenue | 148 |
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near Somerset Close | 35 |
| On or near Spey Drive | 33 |
| On or near Dumfries Drive | 32 |
| On or near Badgerdale Way | 26 |
| On or near Lime Walk | 26 |
| On or near Micklecroft Gardens | 24 |
Of the 1,611 crimes in Littleover with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 167 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 790 | 49.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 320 | 19.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 240 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Littleover has an estimated population of 16,128 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Littleover average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Littleover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Littleover a safe place to live?
Littleover recorded 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,008th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Littleover?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 921 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (252).
Is crime in Littleover going up or down?
Recorded crime in Littleover was up 8% on the year before: 1,778 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,653 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Littleover?
About 16,128 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Littleover?
Littleover 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.