Crime Rates at Durward Close, Allenton, Derby, DE24 8FS

Durward Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North , and the 368th 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 Durward Close (DE24 8FS) in the last 12 months was 76.7 per 1,000 residents and was 57.1% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 58.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Durward Close (DE24 8FS), the main crime hotspot is near Marlborough Road. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.