Crime Rates at Bancroft Close, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5WB

Bancroft Close area has the 49th highest crime rate of 126 local areas in Etwall , and the 177th highest crime rate of 358 local areas in South Derbyshire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Bancroft Close (DE65 5WB) in the last 12 months was 48.3 per 1,000 residents and was 14.6% higher than the Etwall average (42.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bancroft Close (DE65 5WB), 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.