Total Crime Rate
46.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rushy Lane area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Derby Road West , and the 159th lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rushy Lane (DE72 3SW) in the last 12 months was 46.1 per 1,000 residents and was 36.7% lower 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 21.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 140.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rushy Lane (DE72 3SW), the main crime hotspot is near Rushy Lane. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 12 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Nursery Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rushy Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | First Avenue | Under investigation |
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