Total Crime Rate
18.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wheatland Close area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 127 local areas in Etwall , and the 48th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
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 Wheatland Close (DE24 3BY) in the last 12 months was 18.2 per 1,000 residents and was 58.8% lower than the Etwall average (44.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wheatland Close (DE24 3BY), the main crime hotspot is near Silverton Drive. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Etwall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Quantock Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Northfield | Under investigation |
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