Total Crime Rate
42.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Silver Lane area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston , and the 156th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
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 Silver Lane (DE72 3TQ) in the last 12 months was 42.7 per 1,000 residents and was 40.6% lower than the Aston average (71.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Silver Lane (DE72 3TQ), the main crime hotspot is near Main Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Main Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Main Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Main Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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