Total Crime Rate
117.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Littlewell Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Derby Road West , and the 79th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Littlewell Lane (DE7 4QW) in the last 12 months was 117.3 per 1,000 residents and was 61.0% higher than the Derby Road West average (72.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 55.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Littlewell Lane (DE7 4QW), the main crime hotspot is near Ilkeston Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Derby Road West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ilkeston Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ilkeston Road | Under investigation |
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