Total Crime Rate
83.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wakelyn Close area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Etwall , and the 89th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
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 Wakelyn Close (DE65 5GR) in the last 12 months was 83.7 per 1,000 residents and was 89.5% higher than the Etwall average (44.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 55.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wakelyn Close (DE65 5GR), the main crime hotspot is near Percy Wood Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Etwall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Humber Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shady Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Derby Road | Under investigation |
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