Total Crime Rate
15.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gerard Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Spondon , and the 59th 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 Gerard Close (DE21 7EL) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 81.5% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 300.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gerard Close (DE21 7EL), the main crime hotspot is near Dale Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Croft Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Barton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | A6096 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Caernarvon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hill View Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dale Road | Under investigation |
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