Total Crime Rate
54.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Mill Drive area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackwell , and the 98th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
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 Park Mill Drive (DE55 5AL) in the last 12 months was 54.6 per 1,000 residents and was 2.7% higher than the Blackwell average (53.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 37.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Mill Drive (DE55 5AL), the main crime hotspot is near Silver Birch Crescent. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Silver Birch Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Silver Birch Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Lane | Under investigation |
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