Total Crime Rate
4.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thornton Place area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Barlow & Holmesfield , and the 11th lowest 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 Thornton Place (S18 8RJ) in the last 12 months was 4.5 per 1,000 residents and was 91.6% lower than the Barlow & Holmesfield average (53.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Drugs with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Thornton Place (S18 8RJ), the main crime hotspot is near Smithy Croft. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barlow & Holmesfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Orchard Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Carr Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Snelston Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gardom Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Lynwood Close | Under investigation |
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