Crime in Spondon: statistics, rates and trends
932 crimes were recorded in Spondon in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (375), shoplifting (107) and anti-social behaviour (96) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,085th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Spondon | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 932 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.4 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,704 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Spondon of any year here (932 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 932 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,113 | 87.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,072 | 84.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,245 | 98.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,024 | 80.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,089 | 85.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,160 | 91.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,025 | 80.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 975 | 76.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (51% below) and drugs (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary fell from 87 to 40 and other theft fell from 86 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 375 | 29.5 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 107 | 8.4 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 7.6 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 5.9 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Public order | 55 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Other theft | 50 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -42% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -54% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Spondon; the highest is Darley, Derby (328.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Oakwood, Derby (44.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Spondon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaddesden East | 1,356 | 128.3 | +75% |
| Alvaston North | 3,057 | 172.2 | +135% |
| Oakwood | 509 | 44.0 | -40% |
| Chaddesden West | 1,446 | 150.1 | +105% |
| Chaddesden North | 1,028 | 105.1 | +43% |
| Alvaston South | 1,787 | 121.9 | +66% |
| Arboretum | 5,672 | 287.4 | +292% |
| Darley | 5,806 | 328.8 | +348% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Spondon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (117).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 117 |
| On or near Kirk Leys Avenue South | 57 |
| On or near Derwent Road | 36 |
| On or near Derby Road | 27 |
| On or near Litton Drive | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Monsal Drive | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Stoney Lane | 16 |
| On or near Borrowash By-Pass | 14 |
Of the 836 crimes in Spondon with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 299 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 268 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Spondon has an estimated population of 12,704 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Spondon average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Spondon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Spondon a safe place to live?
Spondon recorded 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,085th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Spondon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 375 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (107).
Is crime in Spondon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Spondon was down 16% on the year before: 932 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,113 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Spondon?
About 12,704 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Spondon?
Spondon 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.