Total Crime Rate
13.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hazel Drive area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe , and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
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 Hazel Drive (S40 3EQ) in the last 12 months was 13.2 per 1,000 residents and was 89.9% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average (129.7 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hazel Drive (S40 3EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Walgrove Avenue. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brampton East & Boythorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Walton Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hunloke Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hunloke Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walgrove Avenue | Under investigation |
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