Total Crime Rate
10.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ferrers Way area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Allestree , and the 30th 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 Ferrers Way (DE22 2AB) in the last 12 months was 10.5 per 1,000 residents and was 75.6% lower than the Allestree average (42.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ferrers Way (DE22 2AB), 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 Allestree| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Songbird Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Songbird Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Songbird Close | Under investigation |
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