BIRCHWOOD WAY, DE55 4QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE55 4QQ

BIRCHWOOD WAY, DE55 4QQ, Amber Valley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.71 per 1,000 population. This DE55 4QQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DE55 postcode area, which has experienced 360 crimes and a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DE55 4QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DE55 4QQ, encompassing approximately 757 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DE55 4QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 6
  • Smedley Avenue with total crimes: 5

BIRCHWOOD WAY, DE55 4QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour727.7116.67%
Shoplifting49.2433.33%
Violence and sexual offences45.28-66.67%
Public order35.28-25.00%
Other theft23.960.00%
Burglary12.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1235.639.09%
Anti-social behaviour615.830.00%
Public order47.92-33.33%
Shoplifting35.2850.00%
Vehicle crime23.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1138.27450.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.5220.00%
Public order67.92100.00%
Shoplifting27.92-33.33%
Drugs12.640.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Burglary11.320.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour525.07400.00%
Public order36.600.00%
Shoplifting33.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.640.00%
Drugs12.640.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Other crime11.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.8350.00%
Public order37.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.64-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting827.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.2850.00%
Public order33.9650.00%
Vehicle crime13.960.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson526.390.00%
Shoplifting46.60100.00%
Other crime35.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.96100.00%
Public order22.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.64100.00%
Vehicle crime12.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting29.24100.00%
Vehicle crime12.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.32-85.71%
Public order11.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.07-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson39.24200.00%
Public order23.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.640.00%
Drugs12.640.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Shoplifting11.32-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1232.99100.00%
Shoplifting715.83250.00%
Other theft39.2450.00%
Public order23.96-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson12.64-50.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order727.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.920.00%
Other theft22.640.00%
Shoplifting22.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.640.00%
Theft from the person11.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202412
June 202411
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20243

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mill Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Smedley Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. West Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Cotes Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Coupland Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Belvoir Way
    Total1
    Public order1