Derby Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Derby’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 10.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.9% above the UK average of 7.4. This stark deviation from the national norm is most pronounced in violent crimes, which accounted for 39.7% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences were recorded at 4.3 per 1,000, 67% above the UK average—a figure that suggests a significant local challenge in addressing personal safety. Anti-social behaviour (1.5 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.1 per 1,000) also exceeded national averages by 28% and 104% respectively, indicating a broader pattern of community-level disruptions. These trends align with seasonal factors: September marks the start of the academic year, with university freshers and schoolchildren returning to the area, potentially contributing to increased public order issues. The city’s industrial and commercial character, combined with its role as a regional transport hub, may also influence crime patterns. Property crimes (889 total) were less prevalent than violent crimes, but shoplifting (0.8 per 1,000) and other theft (0.7 per 1,000) still exceeded UK averages by 31% and 40% respectively. While the data highlights a concerning spike in violent crime, it also reveals pockets of relative safety, such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000) being 29% below the UK average. This mixed picture underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas while maintaining efforts to sustain lower-crime zones.

September 2025 saw dramatic shifts in Derby’s crime profile, with vehicle crime surging by 64.9% (94 to 155 incidents) and other crime rising by 31.6% (38 to 50). This increase in vehicle-related offences may be linked to seasonal factors, as the month marks the start of the academic year and potential changes in traffic patterns around schools and universities. Conversely, drug-related incidents fell by 24.8% (141 to 106), a decline that could reflect the impact of targeted policing efforts or reduced social activity during the transition from summer to autumn. Public order offences, which were 104% above the UK average, remained a pressing concern, with 292 incidents reported—suggesting a need for enhanced community engagement strategies in high-traffic areas. The city’s violent crime rate also outpaced the national average, with 1171 incidents recorded, but this figure masks variations across categories: robbery and theft from the person were both below UK averages, while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were significantly higher. For residents, the sharp increase in vehicle crime is a tangible concern, with 155 incidents reported in a single month—a figure that may prompt increased vigilance in parking areas and commercial zones. These trends highlight both the challenges and opportunities for local authorities to address specific crime hotspots while maintaining overall safety.

Derby’s September 2025 crime rate of 10.8 per 1,000 represents a 5.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.4 per 1,000. This modest decline contrasts with the 45.9% gap between Derby’s rate and the UK average, underscoring the city’s persistent divergence from national trends. On a daily basis, Derby recorded approximately 98 crimes per day in September—a figure that, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, illustrates the intensity of local activity. When scaled to the population of 274,149, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 93 residents highlights the frequency of incidents experienced by individuals, particularly in densely populated areas. This ratio is higher than the UK average, which would be calculated differently but suggests a proportionally greater impact on Derby residents. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a nuanced picture: while overall crime decreased slightly, specific categories like vehicle crime and other offences saw sharp increases, complicating efforts to assess progress. For context, the city’s burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) remained 29% below the UK average, indicating that certain crime types are being managed more effectively. However, the disproportionate rise in public order and violent crimes suggests that targeted interventions may need to be re-evaluated. These figures, when viewed alongside population demographics and local infrastructure, illustrate a city grappling with complex challenges that require tailored solutions.