Total Crime Rate
64.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hedingham Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Little Hallam , and the 165th highest 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 Hedingham Close (DE7 5HR) in the last 12 months was 64.0 per 1,000 residents and was 40.3% lower than the Little Hallam average (107.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 22.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hedingham Close (DE7 5HR), the main crime hotspot is near Scarborough Avenue. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Little Hallam| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | West End Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Harcourt Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West End Crescent | Under investigation |
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