Total Crime Rate
5.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Highgrove Drive area has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Chellaston & Shelton Lock , and the 11th 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 Highgrove Drive (DE73 5XA) in the last 12 months was 5.2 per 1,000 residents and was 93.0% 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 Vehicle crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -90.9% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Vehicle crime ( -90.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highgrove Drive (DE73 5XA), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Way. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 10 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 | Public order | Orchard Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Springfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Springfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lee Farm Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lee Farm Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Lee Farm Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Orchard Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mill Moor Close | Under investigation |
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