Total Crime Rate
19.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Devonshire Drive area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ironville & Riddings , and the 54th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
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 Devonshire Drive (DE55 1LS) in the last 12 months was 19.8 per 1,000 residents and was 77.8% lower than the Ironville & Riddings average (89.1 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 , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 10.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Devonshire Drive (DE55 1LS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wooton Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bridle Lane (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ironville & Riddings| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bridle Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wooton Close | — |
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