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Crime in Alvaston

Alvaston had 375 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 137.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 25 Derby areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 27% above the middle Derby area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

DE24, Derby · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Alvaston

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137.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 25Derby rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common189 in 3 months

Month by month

122 Mar 133 Apr 135 May 143 Jun 129 Jul 103 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Alvaston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18950%
anti-social behaviour4913%
public order3810%
criminal damage277%
theft277%
burglary113%
drugs92%
shoplifting72%

Alvaston against Derby

TypeAlvaston per 1,000Middle Derby areaChange
Violence69.347.1▲ 1%
Burglary43.2–
Vehicle crime2.22.8▼ 65%
Anti-social behaviour1818▼ 2%
Theft and robbery11.78.8▼ 9%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Wilmorton381.2▲ 9%
Osmaston289.3▲ 4%
Crewton166.4▼ 5%
Allenton156.1▼ 13%
Alvaston137.4▼ 4%
Boulton123.3▼ 7%
Snelsmoor52.1▲ 39%
See every Derby area ranked on the crime in Derby page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Alvaston a safe area?

Alvaston had about 137.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 25 Derby areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Alvaston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (189), followed by anti-social behaviour (49) and public order (38).