Total Crime Rate
49.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ferndale Road area has the 24th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Coal Aston , and the 177th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
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 Ferndale Road (S18 3BT) in the last 12 months was 49.2 per 1,000 residents and was 104.7% higher than the Coal Aston average (24.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 30.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ferndale Road (S18 3BT), the main crime hotspot is near The Knoll. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coal Aston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | The Knoll | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ferndale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Ferndale Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Firthwood Avenue | Under investigation |
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