Crime in Spondon: statistics, rates and trends
928 crimes were recorded in Spondon in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
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928 crimes were recorded in Spondon in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 379 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Spondon has the 2,100th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Spondon | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 928 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.0 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,704 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Spondon was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,210 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (928). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 928 | 73.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,139 | 89.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,097 | 86.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,210 | 95.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,046 | 82.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,089 | 85.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,146 | 90.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,023 | 80.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 966 | 76.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 107 |
| May 2026 | 57 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Spondon 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+14%). The largest falls were in burglary (-56%) and public order (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 379 | 29.8 | 0.87 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 8.3 | 1.01 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 6.2 | 1.26 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -17% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -44% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -41% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.1 | 0.87 | -56% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +60% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.22 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.33 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.48 | +25% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.29 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Spondon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Spondon recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Spondon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Spondon recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Spondon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Spondon recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Spondon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Spondon recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Spondon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Spondon recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Spondon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Spondon recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Spondon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Spondon recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Spondon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Spondon recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Spondon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Spondon recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Spondon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Spondon recorded 17 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 29% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Spondon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Spondon recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Spondon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Spondon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Spondon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Spondon recorded 5 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 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Spondon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Spondon recorded 5 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 down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Spondon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Spondon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Spondon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden East | 1,331 | 125.9 | +72% |
| Alvaston North | 3,062 | 172.5 | +136% |
| Oakwood | 497 | 43.0 | -41% |
| Chaddesden West | 1,441 | 149.5 | +105% |
| Chaddesden North | 1,018 | 104.0 | +42% |
| Alvaston South | 1,767 | 120.5 | +65% |
| Arboretum | 5,677 | 287.6 | +294% |
| Darley | 5,816 | 329.4 | +351% |
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 Spondon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 113 |
| On or near Kirk Leys Avenue South | 54 |
| On or near Derwent Road | 36 |
| On or near Derby Road | 28 |
| On or near Litton Drive | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Stoney Lane | 16 |
| On or near Monsal Drive | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Cambridge Street | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Spondon 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 | 309 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 259 | 27.9% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 12.0% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 9.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 3.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Spondon has an estimated population of 12,704. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Spondon sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Spondon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Spondon a safe place to live?
Spondon recorded 73.0 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 Spondon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (106).
Is crime in Spondon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Spondon was down 19% on the year before: 928 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,139 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Spondon?
Spondon 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 Spondon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.