Total Crime Rate
17.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cherry Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Littleover , and the 67th 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 Cherry Close (DE3 9DD) in the last 12 months was 17.3 per 1,000 residents and was 69.8% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cherry Close (DE3 9DD), the main crime hotspot is near Jackson Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Littleover| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rough Heanor Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cherry Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rough Heanor Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rough Heanor Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jackson Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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