Total Crime Rate
26.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
15.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026St Helens Lane area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Wirksworth , and the 81st lowest crime rate of 247 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 St Helens Lane (DE4 4PP) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 42.6% lower than the Wirksworth average (45.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Helens Lane (DE4 4PP), the main crime hotspot is near King Edward Street. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wirksworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | King Edward Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | King Edward Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wash Green | Under investigation |
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