Total Crime Rate
25.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Queensway area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Wingfield Central , and the 78th lowest crime rate of 360 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 Queensway (S45 8HT) in the last 12 months was 25.3 per 1,000 residents and was 61.7% lower than the North Wingfield Central average (66.1 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -14.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Queensway (S45 8HT), the main crime hotspot is near Hallgate Lane. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Damon Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Crow Croft Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Pear Tree Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Pear Tree Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Slack'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Willow Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Slack'S Lane | Under investigation |
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