Derby Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a challenging period for Derby’s crime profile, with the overall rate of 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents placing the city 41.1% above the UK average. This stark deviation from national trends underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where local conditions may amplify criminal activity. The most prominent category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 43.1% of all crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average by 75%. This surge is likely influenced by the seasonal context of November, which includes the extended darkness of evenings, the heightened activity around Black Friday shopping, and the potential for increased tensions during Bonfire Night events. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also showed marked increases, with the former exceeding the UK average by 4% and the latter by 91%. These patterns suggest a combination of environmental factors and community dynamics, with high-traffic areas and nightlife zones likely contributing to the elevated rates. While the city’s overall crime rate saw a modest 4.3% decline from the previous month, the persistence of violent crime and public order issues indicates that underlying challenges remain unaddressed. The seasonal context, with its mix of commercial activity and social events, may have temporarily exacerbated certain trends, though the long-term trajectory remains uncertain. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas experiencing higher concentrations of violent and public order crimes, and to report suspicious activity promptly to local authorities.

November 2025 saw a 16.2% increase in burglary incidents, with reported cases rising from 74 to 86. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with declines in other categories such as drugs (down 17.6%) and bicycle theft (down 16.7%). The most alarming statistic remains the 75% surge in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average, with 43.1% of all crimes falling into this category. Public order offences also spiked dramatically, 91% above the national average, likely exacerbated by seasonal events like Bonfire Night and the impact of dark evenings on nightlife activity. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic during the late evening hours. Meanwhile, the drop in drugs-related crimes may reflect shifting enforcement priorities or temporary changes in illicit activity patterns, though further analysis is needed to determine the cause.

Derby's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 10.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.8 per 1,000. While this slight decline may suggest some stabilization, the monthly exposure figure remains concerning: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 97 residents. This translates to an average of 94 crimes per day, a daily figure that underscores the persistent demand on local policing resources. When compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, Derby continues to face a significantly higher burden, with its overall rate 41.1% above the national figure. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents here are more likely to experience crime than the average UK citizen, though the month-on-month decrease suggests some short-term moderation in activity. However, the combination of seasonal factors—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced this fluctuation, with implications for ongoing trends yet to be fully understood.