Crime in Derby: statistics, rates and trends
36,891 crimes were recorded in Derby in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
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36,891 crimes were recorded in Derby in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 15,247 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Derby has the 136th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Derby | Derby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 36,891 | 36,488 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.5 | 133.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 289,228 | 274,149 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Derby was highest in the year to July 2021 (42,316 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (34,446). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 36,891 | 127.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 36,307 | 125.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 37,522 | 129.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 39,110 | 135.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 40,790 | 141.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 42,316 | 146.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 41,381 | 143.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 37,323 | 129.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 34,446 | 119.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 3,179 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, drugs. The largest increases were in drugs (+39%) and robbery (+29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15,247 | 52.7 | 1.54 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4,607 | 15.9 | 1.04 | -9% |
| Public order | 3,419 | 11.8 | 1.78 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 2,757 | 9.5 | 1.15 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2,326 | 8.0 | 1.19 | -2% |
| Other theft | 2,173 | 7.5 | 1.17 | -6% |
| Drugs | 1,999 | 6.9 | 2.11 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 1,293 | 4.5 | 0.91 | -6% |
| Burglary | 909 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -7% |
| Other crime | 707 | 2.4 | 1.16 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 471 | 1.6 | 1.68 | +13% |
| Robbery | 434 | 1.5 | 1.11 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 306 | 1.1 | 0.63 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 243 | 0.8 | 1.02 | -5% |
Violence and sexual offences in Derby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Derby recorded 15,247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Derby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Derby recorded 4,607 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Derby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Derby recorded 3,419 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Derby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Derby recorded 2,757 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Derby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Derby recorded 2,326 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Derby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Derby recorded 2,173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Derby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Derby recorded 1,999 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Derby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Derby recorded 1,293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Derby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Derby recorded 909 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Derby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Derby recorded 707 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Derby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Derby recorded 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Derby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Derby recorded 434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Derby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Derby recorded 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Derby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Derby recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Derby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Derby.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Derby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borrowash | 319 | 44.8 | -65% |
| Makeney | 168 | 33.0 | -74% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 213 | 38.9 | -69% |
| Breaston and Draycott | 477 | 65.7 | -48% |
| Castle Donington | 509 | 64.4 | -49% |
| Hilton (South Derbyshire) | 369 | 40.1 | -69% |
| Sandiacre | 694 | 74.9 | -41% |
| Long Eaton | 3,843 | 98.9 | -22% |
22 areas within Derby, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Darley had the highest rate (329.4 per 1,000) and Allestree the lowest (35.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darley | Neighbourhood | 17,656 | 5,816 | 329.4 |
| Arboretum | Neighbourhood | 19,736 | 5,677 | 287.6 |
| Abbey | Neighbourhood | 14,826 | 2,781 | 187.6 |
| Alvaston North | Neighbourhood | 17,749 | 3,062 | 172.5 |
| Chaddesden West | Neighbourhood | 9,636 | 1,441 | 149.5 |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | Neighbourhood | 17,970 | 2,428 | 135.1 |
| Chaddesden East | Neighbourhood | 10,573 | 1,331 | 125.9 |
| Alvaston South | Neighbourhood | 14,659 | 1,767 | 120.5 |
| Normanton | Neighbourhood | 24,037 | 2,741 | 114.0 |
| Littleover | Neighbourhood | 16,128 | 1,764 | 109.4 |
| Chaddesden North | Neighbourhood | 9,784 | 1,018 | 104.0 |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | Neighbourhood | 16,443 | 1,707 | 103.8 |
| Chellaston & Shelton Lock | Neighbourhood | 15,715 | 1,168 | 74.3 |
| Spondon | Neighbourhood | 12,704 | 928 | 73.0 |
| Blagreaves | Neighbourhood | 15,734 | 1,040 | 66.1 |
| Mickleover | Neighbourhood | 15,652 | 836 | 53.4 |
| Aston | Neighbourhood | 10,992 | 570 | 51.9 |
| Willington and Findern | Neighbourhood | 8,347 | 419 | 50.2 |
| Oakwood | Neighbourhood | 11,558 | 497 | 43.0 |
| Stenson | Neighbourhood | 5,437 | 219 | 40.3 |
| Alport & South West Parishes | Neighbourhood | 7,476 | 292 | 39.1 |
| Allestree | Neighbourhood | 13,589 | 486 | 35.8 |
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 Derby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 1,772 |
| On or near Parking Area | 1,403 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 996 |
| On or near Nightclub | 734 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 620 |
| On or near Thorntree Lane | 572 |
| On or near Hospital | 405 |
| On or near Prime Parkway | 400 |
| On or near Wardwick | 343 |
| On or near St Peter'S Churchyard | 336 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in 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 | 11,964 | 32.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 9,210 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 4,607 | 12.5% |
| Under investigation | 4,553 | 12.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2,039 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,488 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 1,260 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 981 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 286 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 156 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 133 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 106 | 0.3% |
Derby has an estimated population of 289,228. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Derby sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Derby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% |
| Social rented homes | 18.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.3% |
Is Derby a safe place to live?
Derby recorded 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Derby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 15,247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (4,607).
Is crime in Derby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Derby was up 2% on the year before: 36,891 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 36,307 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Derby?
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 Derby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.