Total Crime Rate
43.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southgate Drive area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Brizlincote , and the 171st lowest crime rate of 371 local areas in East Staffordshire .
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 Southgate Drive (DE15 0NS) in the last 12 months was 43.9 per 1,000 residents and was 26.8% lower than the Brizlincote average (60.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southgate Drive (DE15 0NS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rowbury Drive, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cottesmore Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Brizlincote| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rowbury Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Beaufort Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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