Crime Rates at East Close, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 2BS

East Close area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Allestree , and the 78th lowest crime rate of 750 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 East Close (DE22 2BS) in the last 12 months was 19.1 per 1,000 residents and was 50.9% lower than the Allestree average (39.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around East Close (DE22 2BS), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.