Total Crime Rate
45.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blacksmith Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grassmoor , and the 173rd 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 Blacksmith Lane (S44 5TU) in the last 12 months was 45.2 per 1,000 residents and was 49.0% lower than the Grassmoor average (88.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 46.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blacksmith Lane (S44 5TU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Church Lane, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sandringham Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Grassmoor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Allpits Road | — |
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