Total Crime Rate
120.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broom Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Chellaston & Shelton Lock , and the 250th highest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Broom Close (DE73 5SN) in the last 12 months was 120.7 per 1,000 residents and was 60.5% higher 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 55.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 75.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broom Close (DE73 5SN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Nerissa Close, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sinfin Moor Lane (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chellaston & Shelton Lock| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mill Moor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Lee Farm Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lee Farm Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Springfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lee Farm Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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