Total Crime Rate
65.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Orrell Lane area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Derby , and the 359th highest crime rate of 929 local areas in Sefton .
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 Orrell Lane (L20 6GB) in the last 12 months was 65.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.1% lower than the Derby average (126.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 31.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Orrell Lane (L20 6GB), the main crime hotspot is near Moss Lane. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Derby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kirkland Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hardy Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rafter Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Redvers Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ford Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Johnston Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halstead Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halstead Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moss Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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