Crime in Makeney: statistics, rates and trends
168 crimes were recorded in Makeney in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Makeney at a glance
- Crime trends in Makeney
- Types of crime in Makeney
- Makeney compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Makeney
- Streets with the most crime in Makeney
- What happened after crimes were reported in Makeney
- Population and deprivation in Makeney
- Questions about crime in Makeney
- About this data
168 crimes were recorded in Makeney in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 82 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Makeney has the 1,379th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Makeney | Amber Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 168 | 10,619 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.0 | 81.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,087 | 130,451 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Makeney was highest in the year to July 2020 (293 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (168). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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 | 168 | 33.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 170 | 33.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 192 | 37.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 253 | 49.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 174 | 34.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 172 | 33.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 293 | 57.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 274 | 53.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 276 | 54.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Makeney 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 16.1 | 0.47 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 4.7 | 0.31 | +14% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.1 | 0.49 | -6% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.0 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.6 | 0.23 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.2 | 0.14 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.24 | +50% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 0.28 | -71% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.8 | 0.37 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.72 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Makeney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Makeney recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 48.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Makeney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Makeney recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Makeney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Makeney recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Makeney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Makeney recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Makeney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Makeney recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Makeney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Makeney recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Makeney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Makeney recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Makeney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Makeney recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Makeney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Makeney recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Makeney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Makeney recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 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 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Makeney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Makeney recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Makeney
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Makeney recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Makeney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Makeney.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Makeney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belper | 1,062 | 53.6 | +62% |
| Derby | 36,891 | 127.5 | +286% |
| Ripley (Amber Valley) | 2,193 | 117.0 | +254% |
| Heanor | 2,518 | 108.7 | +229% |
| Borrowash | 319 | 44.8 | +36% |
| Ilkeston | 4,576 | 113.9 | +245% |
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,620 | 99.9 | +203% |
| Eastwood | 1,745 | 88.8 | +169% |
1 areas within Makeney, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Duffield & Quarndon had the highest rate (33.0 per 1,000) and Duffield & Quarndon the lowest (33.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duffield & Quarndon | Neighbourhood | 5,087 | 168 | 33.0 |
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 Makeney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Marsden Close | 12 |
| On or near Duffield | 10 |
| On or near Ecclesbourne Close | 10 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 9 |
| On or near Meadow Vale | 9 |
| On or near Broom Close | 8 |
| On or near Ash Tree Close | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Eaton Court | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Makeney 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 | 55 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 28.0% |
| Not recorded | 24 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 13.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% |
Makeney has an estimated population of 5,087. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Makeney sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Makeney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.2% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Makeney a safe place to live?
Makeney recorded 33.0 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 Makeney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Makeney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Makeney was down 1% on the year before: 168 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 170 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Makeney?
Makeney 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 Makeney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.