Total Crime Rate
50.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodford Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Mackworth & New Zealand , and the 252nd 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 Woodford Road (DE22 4EG) in the last 12 months was 50.3 per 1,000 residents and was 54.8% lower than the Mackworth & New Zealand average (111.3 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 25.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodford Road (DE22 4EG), the main crime hotspot is near Church Lane. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mackworth & New Zealand| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Church Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Aldwych | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Reigate Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holborn Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aldwych | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Aldwych | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Wimbledon Road | Under investigation |
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