Crime Rates at May Street, Derby, DE22 3UQ

May Street area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Abbey , and the 89th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around May Street (DE22 3UQ) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 91.5% lower than the Abbey average (254.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around May Street (DE22 3UQ), the main crime hotspot is near Argyle Street. Police recorded 114 crimes here, including 102 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.