Derbyshire Constabulary
East Midlands · Territorial force · 2,050 officers
Key Statistics
Officers
2,050
Staff
1,000
Area (sq miles)
1,012
Population served
1,060,000
About Derbyshire Constabulary
Covering Derby and the Derbyshire countryside including the Peak District. Offers urban policing in Derby alongside scenic rural beat work, with a good quality of life for officers.
Derbyshire Constabulary serves a diverse geographic area that encompasses both urban and rural environments. The force covers Derby city and extends into the natural beauty of the Derbyshire countryside, including the Peak District, which presents unique policing challenges. This mix of densely populated urban areas and vast, scenic landscapes requires officers to adapt their approaches based on community needs. Notably, Derbyshire shares borders with several other police forces, which can sometimes complicate jurisdictional responsibilities, particularly in areas of high traffic or cross-border crime.
Operationally, Derbyshire Constabulary is committed to tackling various local issues, including rural crime, ensuring the safety of residents in both towns and rural communities. The force has specialized units that include a Dog Unit, a Cyber Crime Team, and a Roads Policing Unit. These teams enhance the Constabulary’s capability to address specific threats effectively and support broader community safety initiatives.
In recent times, Derbyshire Constabulary has prioritized engagement with local communities, showcasing an interest in proactive measures to prevent crime and enhance public trust. This community-focused approach reflects a commitment to addressing concerns that are paramount to Derbyshire residents, emphasizing the importance of partnership between the force and the public they serve. Potential applicants should be aware of these operational dynamics and community priorities as they consider their future with the Constabulary.
Current priorities
- Rural crime prevention
- Community engagement
- Cyber crime investigation
- Traffic safety and enforcement
Notable specialisms
Source: About Derbyshire Constabulary. Summary fetched 2026-07-05.
Public-data snapshot
Workforce
Officers
2,050
Staff
1,000
Total headcount
3,050
Source: Home Office Police Workforce Statistics as of 31 March 2025 · OGL v3
HMICFRS PEEL rating
requires improvement
Inspection cycle: 2023-2025
Source: HMICFRS PEEL assessments · Open Government Licence v3.0
In recent oversight reports
Derbyshire Constabulary is named in 1 recent IOPC investigation outcome or HMICFRS thematic report.
Terms of reference: Home Secretary’s commission for a thematic inspection of the handling of misconduct in fire and rescue services
2023-07-19 · HMICFRS
From data.police.uk
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Stop and search
Latest available month: 2026-08. 538 recorded stop-and-search records that month. Officer-defined ethnicity was recorded on 93.5% of records.
By object of search (2026-08)
| Controlled drugs | 355 |
| Offensive weapons | 81 |
| Article for use in theft | 59 |
| Stolen goods | 20 |
| Firearms | 13 |
| Evidence of offences under the Act | 8 |
| Anything to threaten or harm anyone | 1 |
| Detailed object of search unavailable | 1 |
By outcome (2026-08)
| A no further action disposal | 495 |
| Arrest | 21 |
| Community resolution | 15 |
| Summons / charged by post | 5 |
| Khat or Cannabis warning | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recorded crime by category
9,248 crimes recorded by Derbyshire Constabulary in 2026-08 (latest published month), by category. Counted from the published street-level archive; England, Wales & Northern Ireland only.
| Crime type (2026-08) | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,947 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,398 |
| Public order | 892 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 637 |
| Shoplifting | 601 |
| Other theft | 540 |
| Drugs | 301 |
| Vehicle crime | 276 |
| Burglary | 233 |
| Other crime | 136 |
| Possession of weapons | 94 |
| Theft from the person | 93 |
| Robbery | 69 |
| Bicycle theft | 31 |
| Total | 9,248 |
Source: data.police.uk street-level archive · Open Government Licence v3.0
Deaths during or following police contact
IOPC-recorded fatalities involving Derbyshire Constabulary over 2004/05 to 2024/25 (2024/25 in brackets). These use the IOPC’s five categories, which have different definitions and are not additive. Figures count incidents the IOPC attributed to Derbyshire Constabulary; see the national page for how multi-force incidents are handled.
Recruitment
How to join Derbyshire Constabulary
Application stages, entry routes, fitness and vetting requirements.