Total Crime Rate
12.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Normanton Lane area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Blagreaves , and the 35th 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 Normanton Lane (DE23 6LF) in the last 12 months was 12.0 per 1,000 residents and was 83.0% lower than the Blagreaves average (70.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Normanton Lane (DE23 6LF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Littleover Crescent, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mostyn Avenue (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Blagreaves| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Edgbaston Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hayes Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Littleover Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | South Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Littleover Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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