Total Crime Rate
49.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Winchester Drive area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Linton , and the 177th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Winchester Drive (DE12 6PW) in the last 12 months was 49.8 per 1,000 residents and was 31.1% lower than the Linton average (72.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Winchester Drive (DE12 6PW), the main crime hotspot is near Patrick Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Linton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pear Tree Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Patrick Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Patrick Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Park Close | Under investigation |
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