Total Crime Rate
32.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whitehaven Grove area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Alvaston South , and the 150th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Whitehaven Grove (DE73 6NE) in the last 12 months was 32.2 per 1,000 residents and was 70.4% lower than the Alvaston South average (108.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whitehaven Grove (DE73 6NE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Thurrows Way, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sandyhill Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Alvaston South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Thurrows Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Booton Field | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sandyhill Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bewdley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grafham Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Langsett Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thurrows Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crownland Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bromyard Drive | Under investigation |
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