Belper vs Derby — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belper

DE56 · Derbyshire

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Public order11
  • Shoplifting10

Derby

DE1 · Derby

1,201

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences421
  • Public order137
  • Anti-social behaviour130

Belper has less crime — 93 vs 1,201 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Derby recorded substantially more crime than Belper in April 2026 — 1,201 incidents compared to 93, a 12.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Derby has more Anti-social behaviour (130). Belper is below the national average while Derby is above, making Belper the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belper or Derby safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Belper recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 93 vs 1,201 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Belper is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belper and Derby?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Derby had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Belper recorded fewer total crimes (93 vs 1,201).

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