Crime Rates at Melfort Close, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 3HW

Melfort Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Sinfin & Osmaston , and the 177th 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 Melfort Close (DE24 3HW) in the last 12 months was 35.7 per 1,000 residents and was 71.8% lower than the Sinfin & Osmaston average (126.8 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 Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 28.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Melfort Close (DE24 3HW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Loyne Close, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Leven Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.