Total Crime Rate
54.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
49.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Croft Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ockbrook & Borrowash , and the 184th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Erewash .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Croft Close (DE72 3RR) in the last 12 months was 54.1 per 1,000 residents and was 27.1% higher than the Ockbrook & Borrowash average (42.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -12.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 49.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Croft Close (DE72 3RR), the main crime hotspot is near Bare Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ockbrook & Borrowash| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | New Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Church Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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