Police & Crime

A message worth repeating is delivered in time for warmer weather

We have teamed up with partners across Derbyshire to deliver a message worth repeating: stay at home, protect the NHS, and save lives

9:04pm Fri 03/Apr/2020

Man jailed after stealing brandy from a shop in Buxton

A man has been jailed for eight weeks after he stole two bottles of brandy from a shop in Buxton

3:47pm Fri 03/Apr/2020

Man charged after allegedly coughing at officer

A 30-year-old man has been charged with assault after allegedly stating he had coronavirus and then coughing at an officer

3:45pm Fri 03/Apr/2020

Reminder on rules around pubs ahead of warm weather weekend

We'd like to remind people of the situation surrounding pubs and licensed premises ahead of the warm weather this weekend

1:05pm Fri 03/Apr/2020

Murder investigation launched in Langley Mill

A murder investigation has been launched in Langley Mill after officers were called to a house in the early hours of this morning

12:27pm Fri 03/Apr/2020

How to spot phishing scams

We're issuing some advice about how to stay safe online during the current pandemic

4:42pm Thu 02/Apr/2020

Mental health support during COVID-19

At the moment the world can feel like a scary place to exist in

4:10pm Thu 02/Apr/2020

Domestic abuse victims urged to seek support

Domestic abuse victims urged to seek support

1:53pm Thu 02/Apr/2020

Concerns grow for missing Buxton teen

Concerns grow for missing Buxton teen

11:44am Thu 02/Apr/2020

Dog walkers urged to keep dogs under control after sheep are injured

We're urging people to make sure their dogs are under control while walking them, especially when crossing or near to fields with sheep and livestock in them

10:48am Thu 02/Apr/2020

CCTV footage released as part of investigation into series of burglaries

CCTV footage released as part of investigation into series of burglaries

10:36am Thu 02/Apr/2020

Youngsters in the Clay Cross area invited to create a stay at home poster for their windows

Youngsters in the Clay Cross area are invited to create a poster to help the police, North East Derbyshire District Council and Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service deliver the ‘stay at home' message, and there are prizes for the best ones

1:00pm Wed 01/Apr/2020

Picture of wanted man Graham Walker Redfearn released

Picture of wanted man Graham Walker Redfearn released

4:15pm Tue 31/Mar/2020

Appeal for witnesses following break-in at Langley Mill post office

Appeal for witnesses following break-in at Langley Mill post office

8:56am Tue 31/Mar/2020

Cyber security when working from home

With many of us working from home during the current pandemic we're sharing some advice for organisations on how to ensure they remain protected from cyber security threats whilst staff are remote working

5:48pm Mon 30/Mar/2020

Man arrested in Matlock on suspicion of drugs offences

Man arrested in Matlock on suspicion of drugs offences

2:01pm Mon 30/Mar/2020

Have you seen missing man Richard Heenan?

Have you seen missing man Richard Heenan?

12:40pm Mon 30/Mar/2020

Officers appeal for information following attempted Baslow ATM theft

Detectives investigating an attempted ATM theft in Baslow are appealing for the public's help

2:00pm Sun 29/Mar/2020

CCTV stills released of potential witnesses to Chesterfield bar death

Detectives investigating the death of a man who died after an alleged assault outside a bar in Chesterfield have released images of people they want to trace

11:46am Sat 28/Mar/2020

We stay at work for you. Please stay home for us and our NHS

“We stay at work for you. Please stay home for us and our NHS” – that's the message from our officers

4:19pm Fri 27/Mar/2020

Officers change tyre to help community carer keep on with her appointments

Officers stopped to help a community carer reach all her appointments yesterday, after helping her to change a flat tyre

2:05pm Fri 27/Mar/2020

Convict fails to return to open prison

Convict fails to return to open prison

12:52pm Thu 26/Mar/2020

Rural Crime Team investigate the death of two birds of prey

Rural Crime Team investigate the death of two birds of prey

2:25pm Wed 25/Mar/2020

Advice on how to keep youngsters safe online

Advice on how to keep youngsters safe online

2:07pm Wed 25/Mar/2020

Only safety advice issued amongst coronavirus pandemic

In amongst the Government advice on how to keep yourself safe during the coronavirus pandemic, it is important to keep your online safety a priority too - especially in a time where more and more people will be turning to the internet for entertainment

12:32pm Wed 25/Mar/2020

Online safety advice issued amongst coronavirus pandemic

In amongst the Government advice on how to keep yourself safe during the coronavirus pandemic, it is important to keep your online safety a priority too - especially in a time where more and more people will be turning to the internet for entertainment

12:32pm Wed 25/Mar/2020

Pubs no longer able to serve alcohol under new Government restrictions

Further to yesterday's post about pubs still being able to serve alcohol on a strict takeaway basis, we would like to make people aware of a further change

1:11pm Tue 24/Mar/2020

Residents urged to report domestic abuse concerns

Residents urged to report domestic abuse concerns

12:58pm Tue 24/Mar/2020

A message from our Assistant Chief Constable following lockdown announcement

Last night the widest ranging set of directions so far to the British public were set out by the Prime Minister to counter the spread of the coronavirus

10:38am Tue 24/Mar/2020

Coronavirus: Public ordered to stay home

You will be aware that, as of 8.30pm tonight (23 March), further measures have been put in place across the country to limit the movement of people to help stop the spread of the coronavirus

10:00pm Mon 23/Mar/2020

Officers aware of pubs still serving customers

Over the weekend, we've received a large number of reports alerting us to the fact that some pubs have still opened their doors to serve customers

4:59pm Mon 23/Mar/2020

Witness appeal following argument and alleged assault in Buxton

We're appealing for information after an alleged assault between a man and a woman outside a pub in Buxton

2:58pm Mon 23/Mar/2020

Fire at a house in Brimington treated as arson

Fire at a house in Brimington treated as arson

2:42pm Mon 23/Mar/2020

Witnesses sought to alleged assault at a hotel

Witnesses sought to alleged assault at a hotel

12:12pm Mon 23/Mar/2020

Appeal for information on whereabouts of two missing teens

We are appealing for help finding two teenagers who have been reported missing from their homes in Chesterfield

12:53pm Sat 21/Mar/2020

Appeal for information on whereabouts of missing man

Can you help police find Martin Gibbons, who has been reported missing after going to hospital?

2:21am Sat 21/Mar/2020

Chesterfield teenager found

A teenager who was missing from Chesterfield has now been found

3:54pm Fri 20/Mar/2020

Scouts in Bakewell learn about the police and effects of bullying

A scout group in Bakewell had a special visit from their local PCSOs last week, who spoke to them about the work of the police in the community and the effects of bullying

12:16pm Fri 20/Mar/2020

Man jailed for theft and assaulting shop worker in Buxton

A man has been jailed after he stole alcohol from a store and pushed a member of staff in Buxton

11:32am Fri 20/Mar/2020

Public urged to be vigilant over doorstep callers during coronavirus response

We're reminding people to be vigilant over bogus doorstep callers who offer to help with errands during the coronavirus outbreak

5:10pm Thu 19/Mar/2020

Have you seen missing Chesterfield teenager?

We're concerned for the welfare of 16-year-old Sophie Walton who is missing from her home in Chesterfield

2:37pm Thu 19/Mar/2020

Our officers are on patrol and in your community

With the ongoing response to coronavirus in the UK you may have seen a change in the way our officers are working

2:24pm Thu 19/Mar/2020

CCTV footage released following thefts from vans in the Derbyshire Dales area

We're releasing some CCTV footage as officers appeal for information in connection with some recent thefts from vans in the Derbyshire Dales

12:46pm Wed 18/Mar/2020

Concern grows for missing man Kieran Webber

Concern grows for missing man Kieran Webber

12:35pm Wed 18/Mar/2020

Image of man released as part of investigation into alleged sexual assault

Image of man released as part of investigation into alleged sexual assault

10:31am Wed 18/Mar/2020

Man suffers broken jaw following assault

Man suffers broken jaw following assault

4:33pm Tue 17/Mar/2020

Appeal after cyclist found injured in Whaley Bridge

We're appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was found injured in Whaley Bridge yesterday evening (Monday 16 March)

2:40pm Tue 17/Mar/2020

Derbyshire police supports national day to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation

Derbyshire police supports national day to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation

1:30pm Tue 17/Mar/2020

Appeal for witnesses after group of youths assault two boys in Langley Mill

Appeal for witnesses after group of youths assault two boys in Langley Mill

12:28pm Tue 17/Mar/2020

Three men charged with breaking into homes in Chesterfield

Three men have been charged with burglary at two homes in the Chesterfield area following reports of suspicious activity in Walton last week

9:34am Tue 17/Mar/2020

Distinctive jewellery stolen during burglary near Buxton

Officers are appealing for the public's help after a large amount of distinctive jewellery was stolen during a burglary of a house in Litton, near Buxton

4:04pm Mon 16/Mar/2020

Police and fire toast the start of new police station Development in Derby

Police and fire service colleagues joined Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner in a special ground breaking event to mark the start of construction work on Derby's new police station

3:25pm Mon 16/Mar/2020

Man charged with four offences after Normanton incident

A man has appeared at court today charged with four offences following an incident in Normanton on Friday afternoon

1:13pm Mon 16/Mar/2020

Crackdown on drivers using phones at the wheel

Over the next two weeks officers across Derbyshire will be taking part in a crackdown on drivers using mobile phones

10:39am Mon 16/Mar/2020

Van security reminder and appeal following thefts in the Derbyshire Dales

We are reminding van owners to make sure their vehicles, valuables and tools are secure, and appealing for information after recent thefts in the Derbyshire Dales

5:28pm Thu 12/Mar/2020

Three arrested on suspicion of burglary thanks to quick thinking call to police

Three men were arrested on suspicion of burglary yesterday (Wednesday 11 March) after our officers were called to reports of suspicious activity in Walton, Chesterfield, but we still need your help

12:33pm Thu 12/Mar/2020

More than £1 million worth of fraud prevented in Derbyshire by Banking Protocol

A UK wide scheme to protect vulnerable victims of fraud has prevented over a million pounds worth of fraud in Derbyshire alone

11:03am Thu 12/Mar/2020

Man jailed for robbing a wallet in Chesterfield

A robber has been jailed for two and a half years for pushing a man to the floor and stealing his wallet in Newbold, Chesterfield

11:46am Wed 11/Mar/2020

Can you help us find missing New Mills man?

Can you help us find missing New Mills man?

4:41pm Tue 10/Mar/2020

Motorists asked to #LookCloser to protect children from exploitation

Motorists asked to #LookCloser to protect children from exploitation

2:33pm Tue 10/Mar/2020

Senior officer to cycle county boundary in aid of charity

Senior officer to cycle county boundary in aid of charity

2:21pm Tue 10/Mar/2020

Man suffers facial injuries during Crib Bar assault

Man suffers facial injuries during Crib Bar assault

1:16pm Tue 10/Mar/2020

Convict fails to return to HMP Sudbury

Convict fails to return to HMP Sudbury

2:49pm Mon 09/Mar/2020

Man tries to rob a petrol station in Buxton

Man tries to rob a petrol station in Buxton

10:55am Mon 09/Mar/2020

Witness appeal after man left with fractured cheek and eye socket after Hasland assault

Detectives investigating an assault at a pub in Hasland are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward

3:35pm Fri 06/Mar/2020

More chances to meet officers during ‘Relentless' crime campaign

There will be more chances to meet officers from our Safer Neighbourhood policing teams across the county to chat about crime concerns and pick up advice on safety and security next week

3:15pm Fri 06/Mar/2020

Appeal after Peregrine Falcon found injured in Belper

We're appealing for witnesses after a Peregrine Falcon was found injured in Belper earlier this week

3:01pm Fri 06/Mar/2020

CCTV appeal for witnesses after woman has bottom touched in Chapel-en-le-Frith

Officers investigating a sexual assault in Chapel-en-le-Frith are appealing for information after a woman was touched on her bottom

11:31am Fri 06/Mar/2020

Man jailed for manslaughter after ‘one punch' death

A 26-year-old man from Chesterfield has been jailed for killing a man with a single punch to the face

3:59pm Thu 05/Mar/2020

Appeal for witnesses after Chesterfield burglary

We're appealing for witnesses after a break-in at a house in Chesterfield

3:34pm Thu 05/Mar/2020

Concerns for welfare of missing man Colin Ward

We're concerned for the welfare of Colin Ward who was reported missing on Wednesday 26 February

2:16pm Thu 05/Mar/2020