Crime Rates at Bernard Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 8BY

Bernard Street area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Church Gresley , and the 120th highest crime rate of 358 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 Bernard Street (DE11 8BY) in the last 12 months was 68.7 per 1,000 residents and was 5.8% lower than the Church Gresley average (72.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 52.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 43.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 102.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bernard Street (DE11 8BY), the main crime hotspot is near Sir John Hurt Place. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.