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Derbyshire Constabulary

East Midlands · Territorial force · 2,050 officers

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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.

Founded 1967Headquarters RipleySource: Wikidata (CC0)

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

Dog UnitCyber Crime TeamRoads Policing Unit

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

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From data.police.uk

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Engagement & social channels

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 drugs355
Offensive weapons81
Article for use in theft59
Stolen goods20
Firearms13
Evidence of offences under the Act8
Anything to threaten or harm anyone1
Detailed object of search unavailable1

By outcome (2026-08)

A no further action disposal495
Arrest21
Community resolution15
Summons / charged by post5
Khat or Cannabis warning2

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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 offences3,947
Anti-social behaviour1,398
Public order892
Criminal damage and arson637
Shoplifting601
Other theft540
Drugs301
Vehicle crime276
Burglary233
Other crime136
Possession of weapons94
Theft from the person93
Robbery69
Bicycle theft31
Total9,248

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.

Road traffic: 10 (2024/25: 0)Fatal shootings: 1 (2024/25: 0)In/following custody: 12 (2024/25: 0)Apparent suicides: 15 (2024/25: 1)Other contact: 23 (2024/25: 0)

Recruitment

How to join Derbyshire Constabulary

Application stages, entry routes, fitness and vetting requirements.

Open data for this force

Specialist Units

East Midlands Special Operations Unit
Firearms
Roads Policing
Dog Unit
Drone Unit

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