Total Crime Rate
54.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lawrence Avenue area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Chaddesden East , and the 270th lowest crime rate of 756 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 Lawrence Avenue (DE21 4RD) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 61.2% lower than the Chaddesden East average (139.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -68.8% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lawrence Avenue (DE21 4RD), the main crime hotspot is near Brookfield Avenue. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chaddesden East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Oakridge | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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