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Crime in Oakwood

Oakwood had 244 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 25 Derby areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% below the middle Derby area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

DE21, Derby · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Oakwood

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71.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 25Derby rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common112 in 3 months

Month by month

58 Mar 72 Apr 78 May 71 Jun 87 Jul 86 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11246%
anti-social behaviour3615%
shoplifting208%
criminal damage198%
public order156%
burglary135%
theft115%
vehicle crime62%

Oakwood against Derby

TypeOakwood per 1,000Middle Derby areaChange
Violence3347.1▲ 23%
Burglary3.83.2–
Vehicle crime1.82.8▼ 65%
Anti-social behaviour10.618▲ 157%
Theft and robbery4.48.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Little Chester302.5▼ 7%
Chaddesden108.4▲ 19%
Darley Abbey81.7▼ 32%
Spondon74.5▲ 15%
Oakwood71.9▲ 17%
Breadsall51.8▼ 12%
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 Oakwood a safe area?

Oakwood had about 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 25 Derby areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Oakwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (112), followed by anti-social behaviour (36) and shoplifting (20).