Total Crime Rate
66.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ronald Close area has the 15th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Littleover , and the 321st 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 Ronald Close (DE23 4RX) in the last 12 months was 66.2 per 1,000 residents and was 15.6% higher than the Littleover average (57.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 48.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 180.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 166.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ronald Close (DE23 4RX), the main crime hotspot is near Micklecroft Gardens. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Littleover| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Micklecroft Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Maypole Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Micklecroft Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Micklecroft Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodhall Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Andrew Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Micklecroft Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Micklecroft Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rodney Walk | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bowlees Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Micklecroft Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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