North West

Crime rate in North West areas

Derby crime rate

East Midlands, North East, North West /

Overview of Derby crime rate

Derby holds the highest crime rating among 25 surrounding boroughs, ranking 1st with a crime rate of 147.38 incidents per 1,000 residents from a total of 38,519 reported incidents in 2023, against a population of 261,364. This figure indicates a slight decrease of 0.85% from the previous year.
The city’s most prevalent crimes include Violence and sexual offences (37.6%), Anti-social behaviour (16.1%), and Public order (10.3%), with the least common being Robbery (1.1%), Possession of weapons (1.0%), and Theft from the person (0.8%).
Derby is divided into 17 wards, with the highest crime rates observed in Arboretum (Derby) (446.3), Alvaston (195.7), and Abbey (Derby) (189.3), while the safest wards are Blagreaves (71.7), Mickleover (68.4), and Allestree (43.6).
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In Derby, there was an initial increase in Anti-social behaviour by 3.31% in 2020, along with rises in Violence and sexual offences by 4.44% in 2020 and 10.32% in 2021. Public order offenses and Other theft saw increases in subsequent years, with Shoplifting experiencing a notable rise in 2023. However, there were significant decreases in Anti-social behaviour in the following years, along with drops in Burglary, Other theft, and Shoplifting in 2020, with Violence and sexual offences experiencing a decrease in 2022.

Derby crime incidents by crime type

A total of 38519 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 14481 (37.6)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 6214 (16.1)%
  • Public order – 3969 (10.3)%
  • Other theft – 2749 (7.1)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 2700 (7.0)%
  • Shoplifting – 2335 (6.1)%
  • Vehicle crime – 1587 (4.1)%
  • Burglary – 1311 (3.4)%
  • Drugs – 976 (2.5)%
  • Other crime – 641 (1.7)%
  • Bicycle theft – 431 (1.1)%
  • Robbery – 417 (1.1)%
  • Possession of weapons – 388 (1.0)%
  • Theft from the person – 320 (0.8)%

How does Derby compare against nearby areas ?

Derby ranks 1st when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Derby wards

There are 17 wards within Derby. Arboretum (Derby), Alvaston, Abbey (Derby) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Derby

There are 10 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Derby. Highest crime rates in DE1, DE24, DE22 .

  • DE1 – 592.8
  • DE24 – 268.9
  • DE22 – 218.5
  • DE21 – 213.9
  • DE74 – 204.8
  • DE23 – 204.7
  • DE72 – 116.4
  • DE73 – 101.6
  • DE7 – 75.4
  • DE3 – 17.3

Postcode districts in Derby

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DE1
DE2
DE23
DE21
DE22
DE7
DE72
DE73
DE74
DE24
DE3
DE99

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Melton crime rate

East Midlands, North West /

Overview of Melton crime rate

Melton is distinguished by its low crime rating, positioned 18th among 25 neighbouring boroughs in terms of safety. In the year 2023, the area reported 3,793 criminal incidents. With a population of 51,752, the crime rate per 1,000 residents stands at 73.29, marking an 11.02% decline from the previous year.
The predominant crimes in Melton include Violence and sexual offences (42.0%), Criminal damage and arson (12.1%), and Public order (10.6%). The least common were Theft from the person (0.8%), Bicycle theft (0.4%), and Robbery (0.4%).
Among its 16 wards, Melton Craven (164.8), Melton Egerton (117.5), and Melton Warwick (104.5) report the highest crime rates, while Somerby (35.3), Frisby-on-the-Wreake (31.3), and Gaddesby (27.0) are the safest.
Postcode analysis within Melton shows LE13 (98.9), LE7 (61.8), and NG33 (58.1) as areas with elevated crime rates, whereas NG32 (47.6), NG13 (45.6), and LE14 (40.3) are among the safest.
In Melton, there has been an increase in Burglary by approximately 1.51% in 2022, along with a rise in Drugs by about 1.94% in 2020. Public order offences and Violence and sexual offences have also seen increases, with the latter rising significantly by approximately 5.68% in 2022. On the other hand, there has been a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by about 2.32% in 2023 and a drop in Vehicle crime by around 1.87% in 2020.

Melton crime incidents by crime type

A total of 3793 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 1593 (42.0)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 459 (12.1)%
  • Public order – 401 (10.6)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 286 (7.5)%
  • Other theft – 275 (7.3)%
  • Shoplifting – 173 (4.6)%
  • Burglary – 169 (4.5)%
  • Vehicle crime – 135 (3.6)%
  • Drugs – 113 (3.0)%
  • Other crime – 88 (2.3)%
  • Possession of weapons – 42 (1.1)%
  • Theft from the person – 30 (0.8)%
  • Bicycle theft – 15 (0.4)%
  • Robbery – 14 (0.4)%

How does Melton compare against nearby areas ?

Melton ranks 18th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Melton wards

There are 16 wards within Melton. Melton Craven, Melton Egerton, Melton Warwick has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Melton

There are 7 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Melton. Highest crime rates in LE13, LE7, NG33 .

  • LE13 – 98.9
  • LE7 – 61.8
  • NG33 – 58.1
  • LE15 – 49.2
  • NG32 – 47.6
  • NG13 – 45.6
  • LE14 – 40.3

Postcode districts in Melton

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NG13
LE13
LE14
LE15
LE7
NG32
NG33

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Stafford crime rate

North West, West Midlands /

Overview of Stafford crime rate

Crime levels in Stafford are considered low, ranking it 19th out of 25 in the vicinity for overall crime rates. The year 2023 saw a total of 10,690 incidents, with a population of 136,867, leading to a crime rate of 78.11 incidents per 1,000 people. This figure marks a decrease of 3.6% from the previous year.
The most frequent categories of crime in Stafford include Violence and sexual offences (41.4%), Anti-social behaviour (15.1%), and Other theft (8.3%), while the rarest were Possession of weapons (1.0%), Robbery (0.7%), and Theft from the person (0.4%).
Among its 23 wards, Forebridge (453.3), Doxey & Castletown (156.5), and Common (108.9) reported the highest crime rates. Conversely, Gnosall & Woodseaves (37.2), Swynnerton & Oulton (36.6), and Baswich (28.1) are among the safest.
In Stafford, there has been an increase in Public order offenses by 2.17% in 2022 and Violence and sexual offences by 4.64% in 2020 and 8.16% in 2022. Conversely, there has been a significant decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 3.74% in 2021, 4.06% in 2022, and 4.49% in 2023.

Stafford crime incidents by crime type

A total of 10690 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4425 (41.4)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1617 (15.1)%
  • Other theft – 883 (8.3)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 806 (7.5)%
  • Public order – 788 (7.4)%
  • Shoplifting – 640 (6.0)%
  • Vehicle crime – 470 (4.4)%
  • Burglary – 370 (3.5)%
  • Drugs – 187 (1.7)%
  • Bicycle theft – 154 (1.4)%
  • Other crime – 132 (1.2)%
  • Possession of weapons – 106 (1.0)%
  • Robbery – 70 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 42 (0.4)%

How does Stafford compare against nearby areas ?

Stafford ranks 19th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Stafford wards

There are 23 wards within Stafford. Forebridge, Doxey & Castletown, Common has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Stafford

There are 18 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Stafford. Highest crime rates in ST4, ST16, ST3 .

  • ST4 – 145.2
  • ST16 – 126.1
  • ST3 – 116.3
  • ST5 – 99.2
  • ST17 – 75.7
  • ST11 – 68.8
  • ST21 – 68.8
  • ST14 – 67.4
  • WS15 – 64.9
  • ST19 – 64.4
  • ST15 – 63.8
  • WS12 – 60.3
  • ST10 – 58.5
  • TF9 – 57.2
  • TF10 – 54.8
  • ST18 – 44.8
  • ST12 – 43.4
  • ST20 – 39.0

Postcode districts in Stafford

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ST4
ST5
ST15
ST16
TF10
ST3
ST21
ST11
ST12
ST14
ST18
ST17
ST20
ST19
TF9
ST10
WS15
WS12

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Pendle crime rate

North West, Region /

Overview of Pendle crime rate

Crime status: medium.

Landing at 11th place among 25 local areas, Pendle recorded 8,978 crimes in 2023. The region, with 95,757 residents, has a crime rate of 93.76 per 1,000 people, marking an 11.71% decline from the prior year.

The most observed crimes in Pendle are Violence and sexual offences (33.8%), Anti-social behaviour (29.6%), and Criminal damage and arson (8.6%). The least frequent include Robbery (0.5%), Bicycle theft (0.3%), and Theft from the person (0.3%).

Pendle’s 12 wards show the highest crime figures in Vivary Bridge (164.9), Waterside & Horsfield (152.1), and Bradley (Pendle) (133.0). The most secure wards are Earby & Coates (52.9), Boulsworth & Foulridge (51.5), and Fence & Higham (37.0).

Reviewing Pendle’s postcode districts, BB11 (278.6), BB18 (120.9), and BB10 (98.5) exhibit the highest crime rates. The safest areas are BB8 (87.9), BB7 (73.2), and BD23 (62.4).

In Pendle, Anti-social behaviour saw a rise of 28.14% in 2020, but then experienced decreases of 9.47% in 2021, 16.58% in 2022, and 4.37% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences increased by 3.30% in 2020 and by 2.66% in 2022, but dropped by 4.66% in 2023. Burglary rates fell by 1.74% in 2020 and by 1.93% in 2021. Other theft saw decreases of 1.82% in 2020 and 2.08% in 2023.

Pendle crime incidents by crime type

A total of 8978 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3039 (33.8)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2661 (29.6)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 770 (8.6)%
  • Other theft – 551 (6.1)%
  • Burglary – 407 (4.5)%
  • Public order – 374 (4.2)%
  • Vehicle crime – 373 (4.2)%
  • Shoplifting – 305 (3.4)%
  • Other crime – 153 (1.7)%
  • Drugs – 152 (1.7)%
  • Possession of weapons – 91 (1.0)%
  • Robbery – 46 (0.5)%
  • Bicycle theft – 28 (0.3)%
  • Theft from the person – 28 (0.3)%

How does Pendle compare against nearby areas ?

Pendle ranks 11th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Pendle wards

There are 12 wards within Pendle. Vivary Bridge, Waterside & Horsfield, Bradley (Pendle) has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Pendle

There are 8 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Pendle. Highest crime rates in BB11, BB18, BB10 .

  • BB11 – 278.6
  • BB18 – 120.9
  • BB10 – 98.5
  • BB12 – 97.7
  • BB9 – 96.9
  • BB8 – 87.9
  • BB7 – 73.2
  • BD23 – 62.4

Postcode districts in Pendle

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BB10
BB18
BB8
BB9
BB94
BD23
BB12
BB11
BB7

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Ashfield crime rate

East Midlands, North East, North West, Sutton /

Overview of Ashfield crime rate

Ashfield, with a medium crime rating, stands 11th in crime rates among 25 neighboring boroughs. The district reported 12,658 criminal incidents in 2023, against a backdrop of a population of 126,300. This results in a crime rate of 100.22 per 1,000 residents, showing a 4.4% decrease from the year before.

In Ashfield, the most frequently occurring crimes include Violence and sexual offences (32.6%), Anti-social behaviour (15.4%), and Shoplifting (12.5%), while the least frequent are Robbery (0.8%), Bicycle theft (0.7%), and Theft from the person (0.5%).

Among its 23 wards, the highest crime rates are observed in Sutton Central & New Cross (179.4), Hucknall Central (167.8), and Greenwood & Summit (163.6), whereas the safest wards include Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood (53.7), Underwood (47.8), and Larwood (39.9).

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Ashfield has seen a significant increase in Anti-social behaviour in 2020, along with rises in Shoplifting and Violence and sexual offences in recent years. However, there has been a notable decrease in Anti-social behaviour from 2021 onwards, with significant reductions observed in 2022. Additionally, decreases in Criminal damage and arson, Shoplifting, Vehicle crime, and Violence and sexual offences were also reported in 2020, with a drop in Violence and sexual offences in 2023.

Ashfield crime incidents by crime type

A total of 12658 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 4122 (32.6)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1945 (15.4)%
  • Shoplifting – 1587 (12.5)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1257 (9.9)%
  • Public order – 819 (6.5)%
  • Other theft – 790 (6.2)%
  • Vehicle crime – 564 (4.5)%
  • Burglary – 508 (4.0)%
  • Drugs – 330 (2.6)%
  • Other crime – 329 (2.6)%
  • Possession of weapons – 147 (1.2)%
  • Robbery – 107 (0.8)%
  • Bicycle theft – 92 (0.7)%
  • Theft from the person – 61 (0.5)%

How does Ashfield compare against nearby areas ?

Ashfield ranks 11th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Ashfield wards

There are 23 wards within Ashfield. Sutton Central & New Cross, Hucknall Central, Greenwood & Summit has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Ashfield

There are 7 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Ashfield. Highest crime rates in NG18, NG6, DE55 .

  • NG18 – 188.7
  • NG6 – 133.6
  • DE55 – 129.0
  • NG17 – 105.3
  • NG15 – 90.0
  • NG16 – 81.6
  • NG19 – 80.7

Postcode districts in Ashfield

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NG15
NG16
NG17
NG6
NG18
DE55
NG19

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