WILLOWCROFT ROAD, DE21 7FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE21 7FL

WILLOWCROFT ROAD, DE21 7FL, Derby has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.40 per 1,000 population. This DE21 7FL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DE21 postcode area, which has experienced 374 crimes and a crime rate of 9.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DE21 7FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DE21 7FL, encompassing approximately 1337 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DE21 7FL area, explore the DE21 7FL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DE21 7FL Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kirk Leys Avenue North with total crimes: 3
  • Merchant Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

WILLOWCROFT ROAD, DE21 7FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1531.4036.36%
Burglary1211.22500.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.24200.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Other crime22.24100.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.9537.50%
Anti-social behaviour48.230.00%
Public order32.9950.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.4514.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.980.00%
Other theft22.99100.00%
Public order21.50-33.33%
Robbery11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.95-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.99200.00%
Public order32.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.73100.00%
Public order42.99300.00%
Shoplifting22.99100.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.9450.00%
Vehicle crime66.73500.00%
Burglary34.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-50.00%
Other crime21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-66.67%
Drugs11.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson615.7020.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.49-20.00%
Public order12.990.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson514.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7425.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.74-50.00%
Other theft22.99-50.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Burglary10.75-87.50%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary823.18700.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.9860.00%
Other theft45.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.990.00%
Shoplifting21.50100.00%
Robbery11.500.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.95-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour53.74-44.44%
Other theft43.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.99100.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.75-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.960.00%
Other theft36.730.00%
Shoplifting32.240.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 202316

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20246
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DE21 7FL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kirk Leys Avenue North
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Merchant Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Park Leys Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Willowcroft Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Vancouver Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Potter Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sitwell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Moult Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Gravel Pit Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hillside Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Treveris Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Beresford Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Roston Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Grayburn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kirk Leys Avenue South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gilbert Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Bamburgh Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Ayr Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Poplar Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Courtyard Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Wingerworth Park Road
    Total1
    Other crime1