Total Crime Rate
12.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shortlands area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bonsall & Winster , and the 19th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
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 Shortlands (DE4 3DB) in the last 12 months was 12.3 per 1,000 residents and was 64.9% lower than the Bonsall & Winster average (35.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shortlands (DE4 3DB), the main crime hotspot is near Olde Englishe Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bonsall & Winster| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Olde Englishe Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Olde Englishe Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stoney Way | — |
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