Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE24 · Derby
299
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE5 · Derbyshire
137
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ripley has less crime — 137 vs 299 incidents in February 2026.
Derby recorded notably higher crime than Ripley in February 2026 — 299 vs 137 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41) and Shoplifting (39), while Ripley has more Drugs (16) and Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ripley recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 137 vs 299 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Derby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Derby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Ripley had more Drugs and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ripley recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 299).