Total Crime Rate
63.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West View Avenue area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Blagreaves , and the 304th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around West View Avenue (DE23 3EN) in the last 12 months was 63.2 per 1,000 residents and was 10.4% lower than the Blagreaves average (70.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 19.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West View Avenue (DE23 3EN), the main crime hotspot is near Finmere Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blagreaves| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Greenacres | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Finmere Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Finmere Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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