Derby Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Derby’s crime rate in November 2023 reached 10.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37.3% above the UK average and marking one of the most significant deviations from the national norm. This figure reflects a stark contrast to the UK’s overall crime profile, where the average rate is 7.5 per 1,000. The breakdown of crimes reveals a troubling concentration in violent and public order offences: violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.8% of all reported incidents, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences collectively made up a further 23.1%. These trends may be influenced by Derby’s status as a major urban centre with a mix of retail, industrial, and residential zones. The month’s seasonal context—marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping—likely contributed to spikes in certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, which rose by 21.5% compared to October. However, the dominance of violent crime over property crime (violence at 4.1 per 1,000 vs property crime at 3.2 per 1,000) suggests underlying social and economic factors at play, including the potential impact of Derby’s post-industrial heritage on community cohesion. While the area’s violent crime rate is 58% above the UK average, its burglary rate is 12% below, possibly due to effective community policing initiatives in residential areas. Residents should be particularly aware of the elevated risk of violence and public order offences, especially during evenings and weekends when nightlife areas are active.

November saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+37.1%), drugs offences (+28.1%), and criminal damage and arson (+21.5%), with vehicle crime alone rising from 97 to 133 incidents. These spikes align with seasonal factors: Bonfire Night, which often correlates with increased vandalism, and the start of the holiday shopping season, which may heighten vehicle-related crimes such as car break-ins or theft. Derby’s rate of violence and sexual offences—4.1 per 1,000—was 58% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area’s urban density and the concentration of nightlife venues in certain districts. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 56.7% (30 to 13), a drop that could be attributed to heightened police patrols or seasonal changes in foot traffic patterns. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high vehicle turnover or near retail hubs during late-night hours.

Derby's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 10.3 per 1,000 residents, a 4.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.8 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the area’s overall position as one of the UK’s most crime-prone local authority districts. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 94 crimes per day in November, a figure that underscores the persistent demand on local policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 97 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains higher than the UK average. While the overall rate fell from October, the distribution of crime types reveals a complex picture: violent crime, in particular, remains concentrated in Derby compared to the national average. With a population of 274,149, the absolute number of crimes—2,829—reflects a challenge that extends beyond raw statistics, requiring targeted local strategies to address underlying patterns.