Total Crime Rate
68.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
35.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Gorsey Leys area has the 12th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Linton , and the 122nd highest crime rate of 358 local areas in South Derbyshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gorsey Leys (DE12 6JE) in the last 12 months was 68.5 per 1,000 residents and was 13.3% lower than the Linton average (79.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons 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 Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 35.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gorsey Leys (DE12 6JE), the main crime hotspot is near Rosedene View. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Rosedene View | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Rosedene View | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Rosedene View | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Rosedene View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Rosedene View | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Rosedene View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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