Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Michelle Close area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 126 local areas in Etwall , and the 58th lowest crime rate of 358 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 Michelle Close (DE24 3LY) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.5% lower than the Etwall average (42.2 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Michelle Close (DE24 3LY), the main crime hotspot is near Levetts Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bicester Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lechlade Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Bicester Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Padstow Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Earls Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Pilgrims Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Bicester Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lechlade Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bicester Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wilton Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Cobham Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lechlade Road | Under investigation |
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