Total Crime Rate
36.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Land At The Back Of area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Spondon , and the 183rd 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 Land At The Back Of (DE21 7AA) in the last 12 months was 36.9 per 1,000 residents and was 56.9% lower than the Spondon average (85.6 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 83.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Land At The Back Of (DE21 7AA), the main crime hotspot is near Devas Gardens. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Spondon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Devas Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Church Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sitwell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sitwell Close | Under investigation |
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