Crime in Makeney: statistics, rates and trends
172 crimes were recorded in Makeney in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (79), anti-social behaviour (25) and other theft (17) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,356th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Makeney | Amber Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 172 | 10,636 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.8 | 81.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,087 | 130,451 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Makeney of any year here (172 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 172 | 33.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 175 | 34.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 173 | 34.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 257 | 50.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 186 | 36.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 176 | 34.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 269 | 52.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 278 | 54.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 278 | 54.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and violence and sexual offences (55% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 15.5 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 4.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Makeney.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Makeney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belper | 1,058 | 53.4 | +58% |
| Derby | 37,063 | 128.1 | +279% |
| Ripley (Amber Valley) | 2,177 | 116.2 | +244% |
| Heanor | 2,543 | 109.8 | +225% |
| Borrowash | 330 | 46.4 | +37% |
| Ilkeston | 4,600 | 114.5 | +239% |
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,630 | 100.5 | +197% |
| Eastwood | 1,792 | 91.2 | +170% |
Duffield & Quarndon is the one area listed within Makeney, with 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duffield & Quarndon | Neighbourhood | 5,087 | 172 | 33.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Makeney over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Marsden Close | 12 |
| On or near Broom Close | 10 |
| On or near Duffield | 10 |
| On or near Ecclesbourne Close | 9 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 8 |
| On or near Meadow Vale | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Ash Tree Close | 6 |
| On or near Holloway Road | 6 |
Of the 147 crimes in Makeney with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Makeney has an estimated population of 5,087 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.6%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Makeney average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Makeney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Makeney a safe place to live?
Makeney recorded 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,356th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Makeney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Makeney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Makeney was down 2% on the year before: 172 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 175 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Makeney?
About 5,087 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Makeney?
Makeney 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.