Total Crime Rate
47.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Matthews Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Eckington North , and the 182nd 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 St Matthews Close (S21 3WT) in the last 12 months was 47.6 per 1,000 residents and was 40.9% lower than the Eckington North average (80.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 15.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 19.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Matthews Close (S21 3WT), the main crime hotspot is near Hague Lane. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eckington North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanier Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hague Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanier Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hague Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hague Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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