Total Crime Rate
27.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cromford Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Wingfield Central , and the 100th 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 Cromford Close (S42 5NJ) in the last 12 months was 27.2 per 1,000 residents and was 58.5% lower than the North Wingfield Central average (65.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cromford Close (S42 5NJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Elyn Avenue, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dark Lane (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In North Wingfield Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Darley Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Darley Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Holbrook Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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