Crime Rates at Thistledown Close, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1JR

Thistledown Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Darley , and the 119th 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 Thistledown Close (DE22 1JR) in the last 12 months was 26.6 per 1,000 residents and was 81.5% 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 3 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Thistledown Close (DE22 1JR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Weirfield Road, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near St Hugh'S Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.