Total Crime Rate
60.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Farncombe Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Oakwood , and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
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 Farncombe Lane (DE21 2AY) in the last 12 months was 60.6 per 1,000 residents and was 60.6% higher than the Oakwood average (37.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 56.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 40.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farncombe Lane (DE21 2AY), the main crime hotspot is near Hill Top. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Oakwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Charterhouse Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Blackthorn Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Merryton Close | Under investigation |
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