Total Crime Rate
39.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Briarwood Way area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Blagreaves , and the 190th 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 Briarwood Way (DE23 2TA) in the last 12 months was 39.3 per 1,000 residents and was 44.3% lower than the Blagreaves average (70.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 75.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 30.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Briarwood Way (DE23 2TA), the main crime hotspot is near Lothlorien Close. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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