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Crime in Boulton

Boulton had 529 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 123.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 25 Derby areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% above the middle Derby area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

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

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123.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 25Derby rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common244 in 3 months

Month by month

174 Mar 200 Apr 197 May 205 Jun 184 Jul 140 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence24446%
anti-social behaviour8416%
public order5611%
criminal damage377%
theft285%
shoplifting265%
burglary153%
drugs143%

Boulton against Derby

TypeBoulton per 1,000Middle Derby areaChange
Violence56.947.1▼ 2%
Burglary3.53.2–
Vehicle crime1.62.8▼ 72%
Anti-social behaviour19.618▼ 3%
Theft and robbery9.18.8▲ 3%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Osmaston289.3▲ 4%
Crewton166.4▼ 5%
Allenton156.1▼ 13%
Alvaston137.4▼ 4%
Boulton123.3▼ 7%
Shelton Lock94.1▼ 17%
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 Boulton a safe area?

Boulton had about 123.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 25 Derby areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Boulton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (244), followed by anti-social behaviour (84) and public order (56).