Safest Places to Live in Derby 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Derby (DE21) recorded the lowest crime rate in Derby, with 203 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Derby (DE1) recorded 1,203 crimes in the same period — more than 5x the crime count of the safest area. All 5 areas analysed in Derby exceeded 150 crimes per month, suggesting a higher-than-average crime environment overall. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Derby DE21
Violence & sexual offences
203
crimes
2
Derby DE22
Violence & sexual offences
287
crimes
3
Derby DE24
Violence & sexual offences
376
crimes
4
Derby DE23
Violence & sexual offences
471
crimes
5
Derby DE1
Violence & sexual offences
1,203
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Derby DE1
Violence & sexual offences
1,203
crimes
2
Derby DE23
Violence & sexual offences
471
crimes
3
Derby DE24
Violence & sexual offences
376
crimes
4
Derby DE22
Violence & sexual offences
287
crimes
5
Derby DE21
Violence & sexual offences
203
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Derby?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Derby (DE21) is the safest area in Derby, recording 203 crimes — 60% fewer than the average across the 5 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Derby?

Derby (DE1) recorded the most crime in Derby in April 2026, with 1,203 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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