Crime in Normanton, Derby: statistics, rates and trends
2,755 crimes were recorded in Normanton, Derby in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Normanton, Derby at a glance
- Crime trends in Normanton, Derby
- Types of crime in Normanton, Derby
- Normanton, Derby compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Normanton, Derby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Normanton, Derby
- Demographics of Normanton, Derby
- Questions about crime in Normanton, Derby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,216), anti-social behaviour (397) and public order (272) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 917th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Normanton, Derby | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,755 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.6 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 24,037 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Normanton, Derby peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,913 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,574). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,755 | 114.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,574 | 107.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,937 | 122.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,000 | 124.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,376 | 140.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,913 | 162.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,457 | 143.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,821 | 117.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,848 | 118.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 251 |
| July 2026 | 265 |
| June 2026 | 262 |
| May 2026 | 243 |
| April 2026 | 260 |
| March 2026 | 259 |
| February 2026 | 192 |
| January 2026 | 227 |
| December 2025 | 214 |
| November 2025 | 194 |
| October 2025 | 194 |
| September 2025 | 194 |
Compared with England and Wales, Normanton, Derby recorded notably more drugs (2.0 times the national rate), possession of weapons (89% above the national rate) and public order (70% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (87% below) and theft from the person (51% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 30 to 44 and burglary rose from 33 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,216 | 50.6 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 397 | 16.5 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 272 | 11.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 198 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 167 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Drugs | 158 | 6.6 | 3.3 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Other crime | 72 | 3.0 | 2.1 | +18% |
| Burglary | 48 | 2.0 | 3.6 | +45% |
| Possession of weapons | 44 | 1.8 | 1.0 | +47% |
| Robbery | 34 | 1.4 | 1.4 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 1.1 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Normanton, Derby; the highest is Darley, Derby (328.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Blagreaves (65.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Normanton, Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +151% |
| Abbey | 2,843 | 191.8 | +67% |
| Blagreaves | 1,033 | 65.7 | -43% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 2,481 | 138.1 | +20% |
| Littleover | 1,778 | 110.2 | -4% |
| Alvaston North | 3,057 | 172.2 | +50% |
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +187% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 1,675 | 101.9 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Normanton, Derby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Charlotte Street” (321).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Charlotte Street | 321 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 89 |
| On or near Foresters Way | 71 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 60 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Balaclava Road | 57 |
| On or near St Thomas Road | 56 |
| On or near Hampden Street | 55 |
| On or near Holcombe Street | 54 |
| On or near Ashe Place | 51 |
Of the 2,358 crimes in Normanton, Derby with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 397 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 874 | 37.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 647 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 403 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 148 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 114 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 82 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Normanton, Derby has an estimated population of 24,037 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%), more private renting (35%, against 20%) and more households without a car (39%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Normanton, Derby average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Normanton, Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 83.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Normanton, Derby a safe place to live?
Normanton, Derby recorded 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 917th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Normanton, Derby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,216 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (397).
Is crime in Normanton, Derby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Normanton, Derby was up 7% on the year before: 2,755 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,574 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Normanton, Derby?
About 24,037 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Normanton, Derby?
Normanton, Derby 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.