Crime in Oakwood, Derby: statistics, rates and trends
497 crimes were recorded in Oakwood, Derby in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Oakwood, Derby at a glance
- Crime trends in Oakwood, Derby
- Types of crime in Oakwood, Derby
- Oakwood, Derby compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oakwood, Derby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oakwood, Derby
- Population and deprivation in Oakwood, Derby
- Questions about crime in Oakwood, Derby
- About this data
497 crimes were recorded in Oakwood, Derby in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 255 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oakwood, Derby has the 3,334th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oakwood, Derby | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 497 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.0 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,558 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oakwood, Derby was highest in the year to July 2021 (743 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (442). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 497 | 43.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 534 | 46.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 561 | 48.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 607 | 52.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 629 | 54.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 743 | 64.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 678 | 58.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 516 | 44.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 442 | 38.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 34 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oakwood, Derby 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 falls were in public order (-36%) and criminal damage and arson (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 255 | 22.1 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 5.3 | 0.34 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 3.8 | 0.77 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 2.8 | 0.41 | -33% |
| Public order | 29 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -36% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.2 | 0.34 | +32% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -17% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.2 | 0.34 | +17% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -57% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 0.03 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Oakwood, Derby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oakwood, Derby recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 51.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oakwood, Derby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oakwood, Derby recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oakwood, Derby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oakwood, Derby recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oakwood, Derby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oakwood, Derby recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oakwood, Derby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oakwood, Derby recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oakwood, Derby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oakwood, Derby recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oakwood, Derby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oakwood, Derby recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oakwood, Derby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oakwood, Derby recorded 14 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oakwood, Derby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oakwood, Derby recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oakwood, Derby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oakwood, Derby recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oakwood, Derby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oakwood, Derby recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Oakwood, Derby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Oakwood, Derby recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oakwood, Derby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oakwood, Derby recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oakwood, Derby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oakwood, Derby recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Oakwood, Derby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oakwood, Derby.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakwood, Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden North | 1,018 | 104.0 | +142% |
| Chaddesden West | 1,441 | 149.5 | +248% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,331 | 125.9 | +193% |
| Spondon | 928 | 73.0 | +70% |
| Darley | 5,816 | 329.4 | +666% |
| Allestree | 486 | 35.8 | -17% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +569% |
| Alvaston North | 3,062 | 172.5 | +301% |
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 Oakwood, Derby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roseberry Court | 30 |
| On or near Wood Road | 27 |
| On or near Hartcliffe Close | 22 |
| On or near Tenby Drive | 17 |
| On or near Hassop Road | 16 |
| On or near Copes Way | 15 |
| On or near Prestbury Close | 13 |
| On or near Britland Edge Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Lathkill Road | 13 |
| On or near Wolfscote Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oakwood, Derby 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 | 194 | 39.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 21.7% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 14.3% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 12.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Oakwood, Derby has an estimated population of 11,558. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oakwood, Derby sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oakwood, Derby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Oakwood, Derby a safe place to live?
Oakwood, Derby recorded 43.0 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 Oakwood, Derby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Oakwood, Derby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakwood, Derby was down 7% on the year before: 497 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 534 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oakwood, Derby?
Oakwood, Derby 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 Oakwood, Derby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.