Total Crime Rate
12.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cordelia Way area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Chellaston & Shelton Lock , and the 39th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
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 Cordelia Way (DE73 5AT) in the last 12 months was 12.7 per 1,000 residents and was 83.1% lower than the Chellaston & Shelton Lock average (75.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 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 ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cordelia Way (DE73 5AT), the main crime hotspot is near Greenville Croft. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chellaston & Shelton Lock| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mill Moor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Greenville Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Springfield Road | — |
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