Total Crime Rate
9.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Winchester Drive area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Midway , and the 17th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Winchester Drive (DE11 7LU) in the last 12 months was 9.9 per 1,000 residents and was 83.6% lower than the Midway average (60.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 262.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Winchester Drive (DE11 7LU), the main crime hotspot is near Warwick Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Midway| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Durham Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Durham Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Winchester Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Exeter Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Guildford Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lichfield Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Warwick Close | Under investigation |
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