Total Crime Rate
106.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Water Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bonsall & Winster , and the 31st highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Water Lane (DE4 3QH) in the last 12 months was 106.3 per 1,000 residents and was 203.2% higher than the Bonsall & Winster average (35.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 67.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Water Lane (DE4 3QH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near South End, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parking Area (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bonsall & Winster| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | South End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marketplace | Under investigation |
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