Total Crime Rate
73.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Boulton Lane area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North , and the 356th 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 Boulton Lane (DE24 0BD) in the last 12 months was 73.9 per 1,000 residents and was 58.7% lower than the Alvaston North average (179.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 35.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Boulton Lane (DE24 0BD), the main crime hotspot is near Harlow Close. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alvaston North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harlow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harlow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Whinbush Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Corby Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harlow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Holtlands Drive | — |
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