Crime Rates at Blithe Close, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5HZ

Blithe Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 126 local areas in Etwall , and the 29th lowest crime rate of 358 local areas in South Derbyshire .

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 Blithe Close (DE65 5HZ) in the last 12 months was 12.5 per 1,000 residents and was 70.4% lower than the Etwall average (42.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

In the area around Blithe Close (DE65 5HZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Witham Close, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Soar Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.