Total Crime Rate
68.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dresden Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Littleover , and the 331st lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dresden Close (DE3 0RD) in the last 12 months was 68.0 per 1,000 residents and was 18.7% higher than the Littleover average (57.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 40.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 200.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dresden Close (DE3 0RD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Fenton Road, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dresden Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Littleover| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Fenton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Seaton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Fenton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dresden Close | — |
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