Total Crime Rate
14.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sheepcote Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Killamarsh East , and the 38th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sheepcote Road (S21 1DS) in the last 12 months was 14.0 per 1,000 residents and was 73.4% lower than the Killamarsh East average (52.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sheepcote Road (S21 1DS), the main crime hotspot is near Sheepcote Road. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Killamarsh East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Netherthorpe Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nether Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Almond Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Acer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxcroft Chase | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lipp Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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