Derby
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Derby safe?
Crime in Derby is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Derby has 9.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Derby is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10.6 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 9.9 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 11.1 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 11.3 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 11.2 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 13158 59%
- Public order 3253 14%
- Criminal damage and arson 2384 10%
- Other theft 2128 9%
- Shoplifting 1885 8%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Derby has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Derby has little history of flooding. 1% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 98%
- Some flooding 1%
- More flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Derby.
DerbyNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake 2 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 5.3.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Derby?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Derby is currently High.
How does crime in Derby compare with England?
Crime in Derby is higher than the England rate. Derby has 9.8 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Derby is safe?
No. These figures are for Derby as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Derby?
This Derby page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report