Total Crime Rate
20.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Deans Drive area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ockbrook & Borrowash , and the 66th 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 Deans Drive (DE72 3HQ) in the last 12 months was 20.3 per 1,000 residents and was 55.4% lower than the Ockbrook & Borrowash average (45.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Deans Drive (DE72 3HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Belmont Drive. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ockbrook & Borrowash| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Covent Garden Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Victoria Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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