Police & Crime

Appeal to trace motorbike which was stolen in Glossop

We're appealing for information about the theft of a motorbike in Glossop

3:00pm Wed 11/Nov/2020

Shop online safely this holiday season with our top tips

Check out these eight simple tips on how to shop online safely, before you checkout

11:32am Fri 27/Nov/2020

Search continues for missing 11-year-old girls

Search continues for missing 11-year-old girls

8:50pm Thu 26/Nov/2020

E bike trial helps urban and rural cops keep their communities safe

A pair of e-bikes are helping keep urban and rural communities in Derbyshire safe

3:45pm Tue 24/Nov/2020

Live Q&A helps launch 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign tomorrow

Tomorrow we are hosting another live Q&A session to give people the chance to talk and ask questions about domestic abuse

12:00pm Tue 24/Nov/2020

Caravan stolen from Clay Cross

Caravan stolen from Clay Cross

1:55pm Mon 23/Nov/2020

Woman robbed on her way to work in Chesterfield

Woman robbed on her way to work in Chesterfield

12:08pm Mon 23/Nov/2020

Derbyshire police open PCSO recruitment

Today, (Monday 23 November) we have opened recruitment for Police Community Support Officers

11:38am Mon 23/Nov/2020

Appeal for witnesses after serious assault in South Normanton

Officers investigating a serious assault in South Normanton are appealing for information to help with their enquiries

4:33pm Sat 21/Nov/2020

Appeal after bike is stolen in alleged robbery in Chapel-en-le-Frith

We're appealing for information after a man had his bike stolen in a robbery in Chapel-en-le-Frith

6:00pm Fri 20/Nov/2020

Man charged with multiple sexual offences against children

A 53-year-old man has been charged with more than 20 alleged sexual offences against children

10:31am Fri 20/Nov/2020

Image released after 70-year-old is conned out of cash in Clay Cross

We're releasing the image of a man we would like to speak to in connection with an incident where a 70-year-old man was conned out of hundreds of pounds

12:00am Fri 20/Nov/2020

Derbyshire police supporting campaign to protect victims of child abuse

As further pandemic restrictions take effect in England, Derbyshire Constabulary is supporting a new national campaign led by the NSPCC, Barnardo's, The Children's Society and the Home Office to protect victims of child abuse

5:14pm Thu 19/Nov/2020

Ford owners urged to be on the lookout after string of thefts

We are urging drivers, particularly Ford owners, to be security conscious after a number of thefts in the High Peak area

4:48pm Thu 19/Nov/2020

Man jailed for string of rape and sexual assaults on teenaged girls

A man has been jailed for 21 years for raping and sexually assaulting four teenaged girls in three counties, including one girl in Derbyshire

9:00pm Wed 18/Nov/2020

New website to help worried friends and family who see signs of radicalisation in loved ones

As the UK continues to adapt to the changes brought on by Covid-19, police are asking that people pay attention to changes in the behaviour of those they love and act early if they see signs of radicalisation

11:54am Wed 18/Nov/2020

Witness appeal after man found with serious injuries in Staveley street

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault to come forward and help with enquiries

10:08pm Tue 17/Nov/2020

Man charged for theft of Peregrine Falcon eggs

A man has been charged with theft in connection with an incident in the spring where peregrine falcon eggs were allegedly stolen in the Peak District

1:30pm Tue 17/Nov/2020

Man charged with drug and knife offences by detectives

Detectives investigating an alleged county line operating in Chesterfield have charged a man with alleged drug and knife offences

4:57pm Mon 16/Nov/2020

How to report COVID breach issues to the correct organisation

With the new lockdown restrictions now firmly in place it is important that breaches and issues are directed to the correct organisation

11:37am Mon 16/Nov/2020

Can you help us find missing Andreas Rowe?

We are appealing for help finding Andreas Rowe, who has gone missing from his home in Riddings

3:45pm Sun 15/Nov/2020

Appeal for witnesses after ram raid at Dronfield shop

Our detectives are appealing for witnesses after burglars stole a large amount of cigarettes in a ram raid at a Dronfield convenience store

10:06am Sat 14/Nov/2020

Retired PD Axle makes a hero's return to Derbyshire

Retired police dog Axle, who recently left the force after seven years of service in Derbyshire, made a hero's return to our HQ last week to meet the Chief Constable

3:07pm Fri 13/Nov/2020

Derbyshire Constabulary says ‘no need to speed', in support of Brake's Road Safety Week

Road Safety Week is taking place between 16-22 November, with the theme this year focusing on tackling speeding on our roads

9:18am Fri 13/Nov/2020

Derbyshire shops visited for reminder of knife regulations

This week has seen us unite with other forces in the fight against knife crime in Operation Sceptre

7:00am Fri 13/Nov/2020

Appeal for help identifying man after assault in Chesterfield

Officers investigating an incident in which three people were assaulted in Chesterfield want to speak to this man

4:37pm Thu 12/Nov/2020

Officers investigating incident on West Bars appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage

Officers investigating an incident on the West Bars roundabout in Chesterfield are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to assist in their enquiries

4:00pm Thu 12/Nov/2020

Knife sweeps conducted across Derbyshire as part of Operation Sceptre

Actions taken as part of Operation Sceptre

9:24am Thu 12/Nov/2020

Missing Chesterfield woman found safe

Sarah Froggatt, who was reported missing earlier today, has been found safe

8:34pm Wed 11/Nov/2020

Have you seen missing Chesterfield woman Sarah Froggatt?

Have you seen missing Chesterfield woman Sarah Froggatt?

3:00pm Wed 11/Nov/2020

Ilkeston boy searched by police for knife, caught in possession of cannabis

A 15-year-old boy is to be interviewed by us having been found in possession of cannabis

7:15am Wed 11/Nov/2020

Biker speed and upskilling tips for winter riding

By following some simple steps and safety tips, the cold weather doesn't have to stop your adventures just yet

11:09am Tue 10/Nov/2020

Fire engine wrapped to highlight the dangers of knife crime

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue (DFRS), with the support of us at Derbyshire police, have unveiled the latest fire engine to be wrapped with a safety message in support of a community cause

8:51am Tue 10/Nov/2020

Poem-crafting drug dealers jailed for more than 10 years

A drug-dealing gang who texted punters with rhymes are now behind bars after admitting their crimes

11:14am Mon 09/Nov/2020

Man traced in connection to alleged assault at Chesterfield taxi office

Officers have now traced a man they wanted to speak to in connection with an alleged assault at a taxi office in Chesterfield

10:28am Mon 09/Nov/2020

Derbyshire police take part in knife crime initiative: Operation Sceptre

We will be joining other forces this week in taking part in the national ‘Operation Sceptre', a week-long range of activities against knife crime

5:30am Mon 09/Nov/2020

Remembrance Day 2020: We Will Remember Them

“They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn them. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”

6:15am Sun 08/Nov/2020

Reporting domestic abuse online

A new form has launched on our website for victims of domestic abuse to make non-emergency reports online

3:30pm Sat 07/Nov/2020

Image of man released as officers investigate assault in Chesterfield

We are releasing a picture of a man we want to speak to about an alleged assault at a taxi office in Chesterfield

8:56pm Fri 06/Nov/2020

Protecting yourself online during the covid-19 pandemic

There has been a noticeable increase in cybercrime and fraud offences sweeping across the country since the coronavirus pandemic

3:21pm Fri 06/Nov/2020

Derbyshire joins national roads policing operation to protect vulnerable road users

Forces from across the country will be focussing their efforts on the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) vulnerable road user initiative #OperationVRU

1:33pm Fri 06/Nov/2020

Officers investigating Belper assault appeal for witnesses

Officers investigating an assault in Belper are appealing for witnesses to come forward and help their enquiries

8:42am Fri 06/Nov/2020

Advice for when staying home is not safe- #YouAreNotAlone

With a new set of national restrictions coming into effect yesterday we are keen to remind victims of domestic abuse that they do not need to stay home if it is not safe

7:15am Fri 06/Nov/2020

CCTV appeal after keys and car stolen following a burglary in Pentrich

We're appealing for help to trace the man in the image following a burglary at a home in Pentrich, where a car was stolen

5:56pm Thu 05/Nov/2020

Man exposes himself to woman in Derby

Man exposes himself to woman in Derby

2:30pm Thu 05/Nov/2020

New lockdown restrictions come into place

Today the new COVID-19 lockdown restrictions come into force

2:24pm Thu 05/Nov/2020

Have you seen missing Belper man Daniel Smith?

Have you seen missing Belper man Daniel Smith?

9:14pm Wed 04/Nov/2020

CCTV image released in connection with burglary in Eckington

We're releasing the image of a man we would like to trace in connection with a burglary at a home in Eckington

4:30pm Wed 04/Nov/2020

Appeal to trace man in connection with high-value theft from Alfreton business

Officers investigating a high-value theft from a business in Alfreton want to speak to this man in connection with the incident

10:27am Wed 04/Nov/2020

Two teenaged friends robbed in Ashbourne

Two teenaged friends robbed in Ashbourne

12:02pm Tue 03/Nov/2020

Convict absconds from HMP Sudbury

Convict absconds from HMP Sudbury

11:37am Tue 03/Nov/2020

Concern grows for missing man

Concern grows for missing man

3:23am Tue 03/Nov/2020

Officers hoping to find owners of items believed to be stolen

Officers are hoping to reunite a number of items, which are believed to have been stolen from the Chesterfield area, with their owners

3:14pm Mon 02/Nov/2020

Remember lights, locks, and alarm

Now the clocks have gone back and the evenings are getting darker, we are reminding residents to make sure they have home security measures in place

4:58pm Fri 30/Oct/2020

Whole of Derbyshire to move into High tier of coronavirus restrictions

Tomorrow (Saturday) the whole of Derbyshire will be placed in the High tier of covid restrictions

3:24pm Fri 30/Oct/2020

Trio of drug dealers sentenced to more than 13 years in prison

A trio of drug dealers have been sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for their part in a multi-million-pound drug operation

10:22am Fri 30/Oct/2020

Encouraging young people to follow the Rule of Six this Halloween

This weekend, we are asking parents, carers, and grandparents to talk to their children to find out where they are going and who they are with

9:34am Fri 30/Oct/2020

Appeal following burglary in Creswell

We're appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a home in Creswell

9:00am Fri 30/Oct/2020

Can you help us identify this man?

We're releasing CCTV images of a man officers would like to trace in connection with some suspicious activity around a house in Apperknowle

4:30pm Thu 29/Oct/2020

Land Rover owners urged to be alert following thefts

We're urging Land Rover owners to be alert and security conscious following a number of thefts from more rural parts of Derbyshire

1:30pm Thu 29/Oct/2020

Appeal after man is allegedly hit by a car in Wirksworth

We're appealing for help to trace the driver of a car who did not stop after allegedly colliding with a man in Wirksworth

5:46pm Wed 28/Oct/2020