Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Oak Apple Crescent area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Little Hallam , and the 94th lowest crime rate of 376 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 Oak Apple Crescent (DE7 4NZ) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 75.8% lower than the Little Hallam average (116.1 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -89.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oak Apple Crescent (DE7 4NZ), the main crime hotspot is near Valley Road. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Little Hallam| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Allendale | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Valley Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Spinney | — |
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