Crime in Mickleover: statistics, rates and trends
836 crimes were recorded in Mickleover in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Mickleover
- Questions about crime in Mickleover
- About this data
836 crimes were recorded in Mickleover in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 371 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mickleover has the 2,879th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mickleover | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 836 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.4 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,652 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mickleover was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,053 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (647). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 | 836 | 53.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 825 | 52.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 874 | 55.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,004 | 64.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,018 | 65.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,053 | 67.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 898 | 57.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 720 | 46.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 647 | 41.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mickleover 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+24%) and anti-social behaviour (+24%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-63%) and other crime (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 371 | 23.7 | 0.69 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 9.3 | 0.61 | +24% |
| Public order | 89 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +9% |
| Other theft | 57 | 3.6 | 0.57 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.1 | 0.45 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.2 | 0.44 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -63% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -17% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -24% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.59 | -10% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.47 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mickleover
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mickleover recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mickleover
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mickleover recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mickleover
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mickleover recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mickleover
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mickleover recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mickleover
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mickleover recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mickleover
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mickleover recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mickleover
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mickleover recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mickleover
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mickleover recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mickleover
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mickleover recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mickleover
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mickleover recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mickleover
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mickleover recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mickleover
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mickleover recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mickleover
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mickleover recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mickleover
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mickleover recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mickleover, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mickleover.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mickleover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleover | 1,764 | 109.4 | +105% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,707 | 103.8 | +94% |
| Abbey | 2,781 | 187.6 | +251% |
| Blagreaves | 1,040 | 66.1 | +24% |
| Normanton | 2,741 | 114.0 | +113% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +439% |
| Darley | 5,816 | 329.4 | +517% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,428 | 135.1 | +153% |
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 Mickleover over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Girton Way | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Teasel Grove | 38 |
| On or near Langwith Close | 32 |
| On or near Limes Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Fenton Road | 29 |
| On or near Bishop Lonsdale Way | 28 |
| On or near Dresden Close | 26 |
| On or near Earlswood Drive | 26 |
| On or near Holly End Road | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mickleover 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 | 260 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 192 | 23.0% |
| Not recorded | 146 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 13.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
Mickleover has an estimated population of 15,652. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mickleover sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mickleover |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Mickleover a safe place to live?
Mickleover recorded 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Mickleover?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (146).
Is crime in Mickleover going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mickleover was up 1% on the year before: 836 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 825 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mickleover?
Mickleover 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 Mickleover. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.