Crime Rates at Merrill Way, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9AJ

Merrill Way area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Alvaston North , and the 136th 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 Merrill Way (DE24 9AJ) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 83.3% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merrill Way (DE24 9AJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Morningside Close, where police recorded 25 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bennett Street (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.