Crime Rates at Broadleaf Close, Oakwood, Derby, DE21 2DH

Broadleaf Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Oakwood , and the 38th lowest crime rate of 750 local areas in Derby .

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 Broadleaf Close (DE21 2DH) in the last 12 months was 12.5 per 1,000 residents and was 63.7% lower than the Oakwood average (34.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 3.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Broadleaf Close (DE21 2DH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lashley Gardens, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Balleny Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.