Derby Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Derby recorded 2,785 crimes across its population of 274,149 residents, resulting in a crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 people—43.7% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure equates to roughly one reported crime for every 98 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that highlights the city's elevated risk profile compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.5% of all incidents (1,099 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.4%) and shoplifting (9.1%). These patterns reflect the combination of urban demographics and socioeconomic factors that shape Derby's crime profile. The post-holiday period in January, with its shorter days and reduced retail activity, likely contributes to a shift in criminal activity patterns, though the city's higher-than-average rates of violence and public order offences suggest deeper systemic issues. The city's crime mix includes a significant proportion of property-related offences (38.5% of total crimes), with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour dominating this category, while theft from the person and bicycle theft remain comparatively low. This distribution aligns with Derby's status as a major urban centre with a mix of commercial and residential areas, where property crime often intersects with transient populations and high-traffic zones.

Theft from the person saw a dramatic 140% increase in January, rising from 15 to 36 incidents—a spike that may reflect heightened vulnerability during colder months or targeted opportunism in crowded public spaces. Concurrently, shoplifting rose by 35.3% to 253 cases, a figure that suggests ongoing challenges in retail security despite seasonal reductions in foot traffic. This uptick in property-related crimes contrasts with a 31.8% decline in other theft, which fell from 220 to 150 incidents, potentially indicating shifting criminal priorities. Violence and sexual offences remain high in Derby, with a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—59% above the UK average. This disparity underscores the need for targeted community support and policing strategies in areas with concentrated social challenges.

Derby's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 10.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 5.2% increase from the previous month's 9.7 rate. This translates to approximately 90 crimes reported daily across the city, a figure that underscores the persistent demand on local policing resources. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 98 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that highlights the frequency of incidents in a densely populated urban area. When scaled to the city's population of 274,149, this monthly exposure illustrates the need for targeted interventions in high-impact areas. The increase, while modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, a period marked by post-holiday economic strain and reduced retail activity that may influence crime dynamics in commercial zones.