Total Crime Rate
19.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sycamore Avenue area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Allestree , and the 75th 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 Sycamore Avenue (DE22 2HZ) in the last 12 months was 19.0 per 1,000 residents and was 55.6% 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 41.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sycamore Avenue (DE22 2HZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Blenheim Parade, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Allestree Lane (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Allestree| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Mawes Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lea Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blenheim Parade | Under investigation |
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