Crime in Derby: statistics, rates and trends
37,063 crimes were recorded in Derby in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (15,386), anti-social behaviour (4,660) and public order (3,471) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 133rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Derby | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 37,063 | 36,654 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.1 | 133.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 289,228 | 274,149 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Derby peaked in the year to August 2021 (42,568 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (34,672). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 37,063 | 128.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 36,279 | 125.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 37,307 | 129.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 39,186 | 135.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 40,487 | 140.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 42,568 | 147.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 41,472 | 143.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 37,560 | 129.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 34,672 | 119.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 3,351 |
| July 2026 | 3,437 |
| June 2026 | 3,374 |
| May 2026 | 3,283 |
| April 2026 | 3,226 |
| March 2026 | 3,274 |
| February 2026 | 2,664 |
| January 2026 | 2,741 |
| December 2025 | 2,887 |
| November 2025 | 2,858 |
| October 2025 | 2,991 |
| September 2025 | 2,977 |
Compared with England and Wales, Derby recorded notably more drugs (2.1 times the national rate), public order (80% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (68% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (36% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 1,466 to 1,986 and robbery rose from 355 to 430.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15,386 | 53.2 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4,660 | 16.1 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 3,471 | 12.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 2,749 | 9.5 | 8.5 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2,308 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 2,147 | 7.4 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Drugs | 1,986 | 6.9 | 3.3 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 1,292 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Burglary | 913 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Other crime | 700 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 472 | 1.6 | 1.0 | +13% |
| Robbery | 430 | 1.5 | 1.4 | +21% |
| Theft from the person | 309 | 1.1 | 1.7 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 240 | 0.8 | 0.8 | -7% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borrowash | 330 | 46.4 | -64% |
| Makeney | 172 | 33.8 | -74% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 207 | 37.8 | -70% |
| Breaston and Draycott | 464 | 64.0 | -50% |
| Castle Donington | 525 | 66.4 | -48% |
| Hilton (South Derbyshire) | 369 | 40.1 | -69% |
| Sandiacre | 726 | 78.3 | -39% |
| Long Eaton | 3,869 | 99.6 | -22% |
Of the 22 areas within Derby, Darley had the highest crime rate (328.8 per 1,000) and Allestree the lowest (35.4), 9 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darley | Neighbourhood | 17,656 | 5,806 | 328.8 |
| Arboretum | Neighbourhood | 19,736 | 5,672 | 287.4 |
| Abbey | Neighbourhood | 14,826 | 2,843 | 191.8 |
| Alvaston North | Neighbourhood | 17,749 | 3,057 | 172.2 |
| Chaddesden West | Neighbourhood | 9,636 | 1,446 | 150.1 |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | Neighbourhood | 17,970 | 2,481 | 138.1 |
| Chaddesden East | Neighbourhood | 10,573 | 1,356 | 128.3 |
| Alvaston South | Neighbourhood | 14,659 | 1,787 | 121.9 |
| Normanton | Neighbourhood | 24,037 | 2,755 | 114.6 |
| Littleover | Neighbourhood | 16,128 | 1,778 | 110.2 |
| Chaddesden North | Neighbourhood | 9,784 | 1,028 | 105.1 |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | Neighbourhood | 16,443 | 1,675 | 101.9 |
| Chellaston & Shelton Lock | Neighbourhood | 15,715 | 1,183 | 75.3 |
| Spondon | Neighbourhood | 12,704 | 932 | 73.4 |
| Blagreaves | Neighbourhood | 15,734 | 1,033 | 65.7 |
| Mickleover | Neighbourhood | 15,652 | 832 | 53.2 |
| Aston | Neighbourhood | 10,992 | 570 | 51.9 |
| Willington and Findern | Neighbourhood | 8,347 | 407 | 48.8 |
| Oakwood | Neighbourhood | 11,558 | 509 | 44.0 |
| Stenson | Neighbourhood | 5,437 | 224 | 41.2 |
| Alport & South West Parishes | Neighbourhood | 7,476 | 292 | 39.1 |
| Allestree | Neighbourhood | 13,589 | 481 | 35.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Derby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (1,806).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 1,806 |
| On or near Parking Area | 1,446 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 996 |
| On or near Nightclub | 694 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 591 |
| On or near Thorntree Lane | 545 |
| On or near Prime Parkway | 409 |
| On or near Hospital | 399 |
| On or near Wardwick | 356 |
| On or near St Peter'S Churchyard | 336 |
Of the 32,403 crimes in Derby with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 4,660 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 12,007 | 37.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 9,153 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 4,635 | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2,031 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,563 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 1,227 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 948 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 284 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 162 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 157 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 129 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 107 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Derby has an estimated population of 289,228 (ONS, mid-2024). On the Census 2021 measures below it is close to England and Wales as a whole. On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Derby average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Derby a safe place to live?
Derby recorded 128.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 133rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Derby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 15,386 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (4,660).
Is crime in Derby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Derby was up 2% on the year before: 37,063 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 36,279 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Derby?
About 289,228 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Derby?
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.