WARD DRIVE, DE55 4LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE55 4LB

WARD DRIVE, DE55 4LB, Amber Valley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population. This DE55 4LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DE55 postcode area, which has experienced 344 crimes and a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DE55 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DE55 4LB, encompassing approximately 2820 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DE55 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somercotes Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Welbeck Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ward Drive with total crimes: 3

WARD DRIVE, DE55 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.80-25.00%
Other theft33.19200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Other theft10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.2833.33%
Public order65.67500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-25.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.80-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour44.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.28142.86%
Anti-social behaviour56.03400.00%
Public order31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.25-61.11%
Public order22.480.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.80-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour44.25100.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.86240.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.03-60.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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 offences54.61-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.480.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202416
June 202412
May 202417
April 20247
March 202418
January 202412
December 202317
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
December 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DE55 4LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Somercotes Hill
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Welbeck Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Ward Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. West Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Windmill Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Springfield Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Barrack Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. James Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Charles Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. School Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1