Crime in Mickleover: statistics, rates and trends
832 crimes were recorded in Mickleover in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mickleover at a glance
- Crime trends in Mickleover
- Types of crime in Mickleover
- Mickleover compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mickleover
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mickleover
- Demographics of Mickleover
- Questions about crime in Mickleover
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (372), anti-social behaviour (138) and public order (89) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,895th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Mickleover | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 832 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.2 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 15,652 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mickleover peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,031 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (660). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 832 | 53.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 811 | 51.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 879 | 56.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,016 | 64.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,000 | 63.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,031 | 65.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 950 | 60.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 714 | 45.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 660 | 42.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (83% below) and criminal damage and arson (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 29 to 35 and criminal damage and arson rose from 40 to 47, while shoplifting fell from 51 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 372 | 23.8 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 8.8 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 89 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Other theft | 54 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.2 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.4 | 8.5 | -57% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Mickleover.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mickleover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleover | 1,778 | 110.2 | +107% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,675 | 101.9 | +92% |
| Abbey | 2,843 | 191.8 | +261% |
| Blagreaves | 1,033 | 65.7 | +24% |
| Normanton | 2,755 | 114.6 | +116% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +441% |
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +519% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,481 | 138.1 | +160% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Mickleover over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Girton Way” (47).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Girton Way | 47 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Teasel Grove | 34 |
| On or near Langwith Close | 32 |
| On or near Limes Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Fenton Road | 28 |
| On or near Dresden Close | 27 |
| On or near Earlswood Drive | 26 |
| On or near Queensland Close | 23 |
| On or near Bishop Lonsdale Way | 21 |
Of the 694 crimes in Mickleover with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 138 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 266 | 38.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 191 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Mickleover has an estimated population of 15,652 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mickleover average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Mickleover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mickleover a safe place to live?
Mickleover recorded 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,895th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mickleover?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 372 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (138).
Is crime in Mickleover going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mickleover was up 3% on the year before: 832 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 811 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mickleover?
About 15,652 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mickleover?
Mickleover 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.