Total Crime Rate
72.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Castleton Avenue area has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Ironville & Riddings , and the 143rd highest crime rate of 387 local areas in Amber Valley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Castleton Avenue (DE55 4AG) in the last 12 months was 72.3 per 1,000 residents and was 18.9% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -76.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 40.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Castleton Avenue (DE55 4AG), 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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