Total Crime Rate
27.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Slack Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Darley , and the 123rd 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 Slack Lane (DE22 1JA) in the last 12 months was 27.4 per 1,000 residents and was 80.9% lower than the Darley average (143.5 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Slack Lane (DE22 1JA), the main crime hotspot is near Songbird Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Darley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canon'S Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Songbird Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Songbird Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Songbird Close | Under investigation |
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