Total Crime Rate
17.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Evelyn Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Ockbrook & Borrowash , and the 52nd 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 Evelyn Close (DE72 3UU) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 62.4% lower than the Ockbrook & Borrowash average (45.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 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 ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Evelyn Close (DE72 3UU), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 9 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 | Other theft | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
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