Crime Rates at Longfield Crescent, Ilkeston, DE7 4DE

Longfield Crescent area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hallam Fields , and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .

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 Longfield Crescent (DE7 4DE) in the last 12 months was 38.0 per 1,000 residents and was 49.9% lower than the Hallam Fields average (75.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Longfield Crescent (DE7 4DE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kirkby Avenue, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hedges Drive (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.