Total Crime Rate
57.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Farm Close area has the 34th highest crime rate of 127 local areas in Etwall , and the 152nd highest crime rate of 360 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 Farm Close (DE65 5JZ) in the last 12 months was 57.5 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 34.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farm Close (DE65 5JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Welland Road. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 17 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 | Public order | Sherbourne Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shady Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sherbourne Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Humber Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Welland Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
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