Derby Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Derby’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 11.4 per 1,000 residents, 48.1% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This places the city in a starkly different position compared to the national picture, where violent and sexual offences are lower. The data reveals a crime profile heavily skewed towards violence and anti-social behaviour, with these two categories accounting for over half of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences alone made up 38.3% of the total, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences each contributed 14.1% and 9.3% respectively. This pattern aligns with Derby’s character as a major urban centre with a significant retail and industrial presence, which may contribute to higher rates of public disorder and interpersonal conflict. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition to spring—likely influenced outdoor activity and social interactions, potentially exacerbating incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, a direct causal link, though such factors may explain the persistent gap between Derby and the UK average. The city’s rate of property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, is also above the national average, though not as significantly as its violent crime figures. This suggests a combination of urban density, economic factors, and seasonal rhythms that shape the local crime profile.

April 2024 saw a sharp rise in bicycle theft, with a 78.3% increase from 23 to 41 incidents. This surge may partly explain the broader uptick in 'other crime' by 60.5%, suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns. Meanwhile, robbery incidents fell by 25.8%, from 31 to 23, an unexpected decline that contrasts with the overall upward trend in violent crime. The city’s rate of violence and sexual offences (4.4 per 1,000) is 72% above the UK average, a stark divergence that highlights local challenges in addressing aggression and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour (1.6 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.1 per 1,000) also exceeded UK averages by 31% and 108% respectively, indicating a need for enhanced community engagement strategies. For residents, the significant rise in bicycle theft offers a tangible concern, with reported incidents nearly doubling compared to the previous month.

Derby's crime rate in April 2024 rose to 11.4 per 1,000 residents, a 2.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 11.2. This places the city slightly higher than its own recent trend but still significantly above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 104 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent challenge of managing public safety in a densely populated urban environment. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 88 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the scale of activity in a city with a population of 274,149. This statistic, while local to Derby, illustrates the need for targeted interventions in areas with higher concentrations of reported incidents. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the data highlights the disproportionate impact of crime in certain parts of the city, particularly in relation to violent and anti-social offences that far exceed national averages.