Crime in Mackworth & New Zealand: statistics, rates and trends
1,675 crimes were recorded in Mackworth & New Zealand in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mackworth & New Zealand at a glance
- Crime trends in Mackworth & New Zealand
- Types of crime in Mackworth & New Zealand
- Mackworth & New Zealand compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mackworth & New Zealand
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mackworth & New Zealand
- Demographics of Mackworth & New Zealand
- Questions about crime in Mackworth & New Zealand
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (756), anti-social behaviour (227) and public order (143) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,190th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Mackworth & New Zealand | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,675 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.9 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,443 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mackworth & New Zealand peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,359 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,570). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,675 | 101.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,823 | 110.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,803 | 109.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,912 | 116.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,075 | 126.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,359 | 143.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,231 | 135.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,828 | 111.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,570 | 95.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| July 2026 | 190 |
| June 2026 | 134 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 147 |
| February 2026 | 130 |
| January 2026 | 135 |
| December 2025 | 137 |
| November 2025 | 122 |
| October 2025 | 160 |
| September 2025 | 135 |
Compared with England and Wales, Mackworth & New Zealand recorded notably more possession of weapons (57% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (34% above the national rate) and public order (31% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (40% below) and burglary (37% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 50 to 72, while shoplifting fell from 183 to 83.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 756 | 46.0 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 227 | 13.8 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 143 | 8.7 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 99 | 6.0 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 5.0 | 8.5 | -55% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 4.4 | 5.0 | +44% |
| Drugs | 62 | 3.8 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Burglary | 37 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mackworth & New Zealand; the highest is Darley, Derby (328.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Allestree (35.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mackworth & New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | 2,843 | 191.8 | +88% |
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +223% |
| Mickleover | 832 | 53.2 | -48% |
| Littleover | 1,778 | 110.2 | +8% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +182% |
| Allestree | 481 | 35.4 | -65% |
| Normanton | 2,755 | 114.6 | +13% |
| Blagreaves | 1,033 | 65.7 | -36% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Mackworth & New Zealand over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Morley Street” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Morley Street | 72 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 61 |
| On or near Bass Street | 54 |
| On or near Cobden Street | 47 |
| On or near Pimlico | 43 |
| On or near Humbleton Drive | 31 |
| On or near Fenchurch Walk | 27 |
| On or near Friar Gate Court | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Fowler Street | 26 |
Of the 1,448 crimes in Mackworth & New Zealand with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 227 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 631 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 366 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 195 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Mackworth & New Zealand has an estimated population of 16,443 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (15.8%, against 7.9%), more social housing (25%, against 17%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mackworth & New Zealand average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Mackworth & New Zealand | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mackworth & New Zealand a safe place to live?
Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 101.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,190th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Mackworth & New Zealand?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 756 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (227).
Is crime in Mackworth & New Zealand going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mackworth & New Zealand was down 8% on the year before: 1,675 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,823 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mackworth & New Zealand?
About 16,443 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mackworth & New Zealand?
Mackworth & New Zealand 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.