Crime in Killamarsh: statistics, rates and trends
451 crimes were recorded in Killamarsh in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Killamarsh at a glance
- Crime trends in Killamarsh
- Types of crime in Killamarsh
- Killamarsh compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Killamarsh
- Streets with the most crime in Killamarsh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Killamarsh
- Population and deprivation in Killamarsh
- Questions about crime in Killamarsh
- About this data
451 crimes were recorded in Killamarsh in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 220 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Killamarsh has the 1,053rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Killamarsh | North East Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 451 | 7,528 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.6 | 70.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,113 | 106,646 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Killamarsh was highest in the year to July 2021 (643 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (418). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 451 | 55.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 418 | 51.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 425 | 52.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 481 | 59.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 531 | 65.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 643 | 79.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 529 | 65.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 520 | 64.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 487 | 60.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Killamarsh 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+33%) and violence and sexual offences (+26%). The largest falls were in public order (-25%) and criminal damage and arson (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 27.1 | 0.79 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 7.5 | 0.49 | -23% |
| Burglary | 36 | 4.4 | 1.25 | +33% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -24% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -37% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 0.41 | +57% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.0 | 0.47 | +167% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +700% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.51 | +33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Killamarsh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Killamarsh recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 48.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Killamarsh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Killamarsh recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Killamarsh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Killamarsh recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Killamarsh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Killamarsh recorded 33 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 25% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Killamarsh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Killamarsh recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Killamarsh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Killamarsh recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Killamarsh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Killamarsh recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Killamarsh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Killamarsh recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Killamarsh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Killamarsh recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Killamarsh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Killamarsh recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Killamarsh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Killamarsh recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Killamarsh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Killamarsh recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Killamarsh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Killamarsh recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Killamarsh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Killamarsh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Killamarsh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Killamarsh.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Killamarsh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | 587 | 78.5 | +41% |
| Kiveton Park | 584 | 81.1 | +46% |
| Swallownest and Aston | 1,179 | 75.6 | +36% |
| Clowne | 734 | 86.2 | +55% |
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 904 | 69.2 | +25% |
| North Anston | 499 | 81.7 | +47% |
| Waverley and Catcliffe | 432 | 76.5 | +38% |
| Thurcroft | 794 | 121.6 | +119% |
2 areas within Killamarsh, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Killamarsh East had the highest rate (65.1 per 1,000) and Killamarsh West the lowest (49.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killamarsh East | Neighbourhood | 3,762 | 245 | 65.1 |
| Killamarsh West | Neighbourhood | 5,543 | 272 | 49.1 |
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 Killamarsh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gannow Close | 25 |
| On or near Ashley Close | 18 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Rectory Road | 13 |
| On or near Sheepcote Road | 13 |
| On or near Manor Farm Court | 13 |
| On or near The Bungalows | 13 |
| On or near Birch Close | 12 |
| On or near Nethermoor Avenue | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Killamarsh 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 | 178 | 39.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 61 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Killamarsh has an estimated population of 8,113. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Killamarsh sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Killamarsh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Killamarsh a safe place to live?
Killamarsh recorded 55.6 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 Killamarsh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Killamarsh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Killamarsh was up 8% on the year before: 451 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 418 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Killamarsh?
Killamarsh 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 Killamarsh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.