Crime in Mackworth & New Zealand: statistics, rates and trends
1,707 crimes were recorded in Mackworth & New Zealand in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Mackworth & New Zealand
- Questions about crime in Mackworth & New Zealand
- About this data
1,707 crimes were recorded in Mackworth & New Zealand in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 776 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mackworth & New Zealand has the 1,148th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mackworth & New Zealand | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,707 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.8 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,443 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mackworth & New Zealand was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,330 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,576). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,707 | 103.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,813 | 110.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,788 | 108.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,992 | 121.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,067 | 125.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,330 | 141.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,217 | 134.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,826 | 111.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,576 | 95.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 147 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mackworth & New Zealand 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, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+29%) and burglary (+15%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-55%) and drugs (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 776 | 47.2 | 1.38 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 230 | 14.0 | 0.91 | -4% |
| Public order | 142 | 8.6 | 1.30 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 6.9 | 1.02 | -8% |
| Other theft | 103 | 6.3 | 0.98 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 5.2 | 0.63 | -55% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 4.3 | 0.88 | +29% |
| Drugs | 61 | 3.7 | 1.13 | -13% |
| Burglary | 39 | 2.4 | 0.67 | +15% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.3 | 1.09 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.5 | 1.50 | +60% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.5 | 0.41 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.37 | -29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mackworth & New Zealand
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 776 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 45.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mackworth & New Zealand
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mackworth & New Zealand
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mackworth & New Zealand
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mackworth & New Zealand
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mackworth & New Zealand
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mackworth & New Zealand
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mackworth & New Zealand
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mackworth & New Zealand
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mackworth & New Zealand
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mackworth & New Zealand
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mackworth & New Zealand
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mackworth & New Zealand
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mackworth & New Zealand
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mackworth & New Zealand 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 29% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mackworth & New Zealand, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mackworth & New Zealand.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mackworth & New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey | 2,781 | 187.6 | +81% |
| Darley | 5,816 | 329.4 | +217% |
| Mickleover | 836 | 53.4 | -49% |
| Littleover | 1,764 | 109.4 | +5% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +177% |
| Allestree | 486 | 35.8 | -66% |
| Normanton | 2,741 | 114.0 | +10% |
| Blagreaves | 1,040 | 66.1 | -36% |
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 Mackworth & New Zealand over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Morley Street | 78 |
| On or near Bass Street | 60 |
| On or near Cobden Street | 54 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Pimlico | 43 |
| On or near Humbleton Drive | 29 |
| On or near Friar Gate Court | 28 |
| On or near Belmont Close | 28 |
| On or near Fenchurch Walk | 28 |
| On or near New Zealand Square | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mackworth & New Zealand 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 | 639 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 363 | 21.3% |
| Not recorded | 230 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 225 | 13.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Mackworth & New Zealand has an estimated population of 16,443. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mackworth & New Zealand sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mackworth & New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.2% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
Is Mackworth & New Zealand a safe place to live?
Mackworth & New Zealand recorded 103.8 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 Mackworth & New Zealand?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 776 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (230).
Is crime in Mackworth & New Zealand going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mackworth & New Zealand was down 6% on the year before: 1,707 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,813 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mackworth & New Zealand?
Mackworth & New Zealand 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 Mackworth & New Zealand. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.