Crime in Oakwood, Derby: statistics, rates and trends
509 crimes were recorded in Oakwood, Derby in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Oakwood, Derby
- Questions about crime in Oakwood, Derby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (259), anti-social behaviour (71) and vehicle crime (44) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,292nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Oakwood, Derby | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 509 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.0 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,558 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oakwood, Derby peaked in the year to August 2021 (729 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (468). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 509 | 44.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 522 | 45.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 561 | 48.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 591 | 51.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 656 | 56.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 729 | 63.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 698 | 60.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 500 | 43.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 468 | 40.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (70% below) and public order (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 42 to 28 and criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 22.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 6.1 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 44 | 3.8 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Public order | 28 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Other theft | 22 | 1.9 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Oakwood, Derby; the highest is Darley, Derby (328.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Allestree (35.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oakwood, Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden North | 1,028 | 105.1 | +139% |
| Chaddesden West | 1,446 | 150.1 | +241% |
| Chaddesden East | 1,356 | 128.3 | +191% |
| Spondon | 932 | 73.4 | +67% |
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +647% |
| Allestree | 481 | 35.4 | -20% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +553% |
| Alvaston North | 3,057 | 172.2 | +291% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Oakwood, Derby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Roseberry Court” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roseberry Court | 34 |
| On or near Wood Road | 28 |
| On or near Hartcliffe Close | 25 |
| On or near Hassop Road | 16 |
| On or near Tenby Drive | 15 |
| On or near Copes Way | 14 |
| On or near Britland Edge Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Wolfscote Close | 13 |
| On or near Lathkill Road | 12 |
| On or near Prestbury Close | 12 |
Of the 438 crimes in Oakwood, Derby with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 71 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 197 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Oakwood, Derby has an estimated population of 11,558 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oakwood, Derby average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oakwood, Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oakwood, Derby a safe place to live?
Oakwood, Derby recorded 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,292nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oakwood, Derby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Oakwood, Derby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakwood, Derby was down 2% on the year before: 509 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 522 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oakwood, Derby?
About 11,558 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oakwood, Derby?
Oakwood, 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.