Total Crime Rate
22.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
18.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Marston Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Barlow & Holmesfield , and the 67th lowest crime rate of 360 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 Marston Close (S18 8RX) in the last 12 months was 22.3 per 1,000 residents and was 58.5% lower than the Barlow & Holmesfield average (53.7 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marston Close (S18 8RX), the main crime hotspot is near Glen Vale. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Rothay Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Southcote Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Southcote Drive | Under investigation |
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