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

Merrill Way area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Alvaston North , and the 285th lowest crime rate of 750 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 57.1 per 1,000 residents and was 67.8% lower than the Alvaston North average (177.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 32.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.8% 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 33 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Carter Street (24 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.