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Burglary Rates in Derby

Sefton, North West, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Derby recorded 42 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 10% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

42

3.03 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,849

133.4 per 1,000 residents

10% below the UK average78% above the North West regional average

How does Derby rank?

Within Sefton

4 of 22 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

58th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
6
2
3
3
4
6
4
5
2
2
3
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
820
44%
Other Crime
449
24%
Anti-social Behaviour
208
11%
Drug Offences
145
8%
Shoplifting
91
5%
Vehicle Crime
67
4%
Burglary
42
2%
Robbery
18
1%
Theft from Person
9
0%

Property mix in Derby

Source: Census 2021 · 5,997 households

Detached 3%Semi-detached 21%Terraced 56%Flats 19%

The most common property type in Derby is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Derby homeowners

Most homes in Derby are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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