Crime Rate in Erewash: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Erewash

The total recorded crimes in Erewash, UK in July 2025 are around 978 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Erewash crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Erewash, encompassing approximately 112,908 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (395) incidents (14.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (156) incidents (1.30% increase)
  • Public order: (100) incidents (44.93% increase)
Erewash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 21
  • Market Place with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

Erewash Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

How safe is Erewash?

To understand the safety of Erewash, we need to analyze Erewash crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Erewash has recorded 11,053 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 97.89 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 141 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 12,546 crimes with a crime rate of 111.12, ranking it 93 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Erewash reported a higher crime volume than the Derbyshire average, with 11,053 crimes compared to 8,955. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Erewash recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Erewash experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derbyshire average, with 12,546 crimes compared to 9,677. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Erewash recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Erewash is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Derbyshire, Erewash has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Erewash Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Larklands (123 crimes), and the safest, Shipley View (7 crimes), is 116 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Erewash.

Similarly, the area of Ilkeston Town (206 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Shipley (21 crimes), with a difference of 185 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Erewash.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Larklands123
Long Eaton Central121
Awsworth Road99
Derby Road East87
Little Hallam61

Safest Wards:

Wilsthorpe26
Breaston19
Nottingham Road14
Little Eaton & Stanley9
Shipley View7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Ilkeston Town206
Long Eaton Town157
Cotmanhay87
Hallam Fields & Greenwood Ave75
Sandiacre & Stanton62

Safest Areas:

Long Eaton West33
Breadsall, Little Eaton & Stanley Common30
West Hallam30
Borrowash & Ockbrook27
Shipley21

Erewash Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Erewash has recorded 978 crimes with crime rate of 8.66 ranking 158th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2024, the total Erewash crimes were 11,053. The crime rate of Erewash in 2024 was 97.89 (year) or 8.16 (month) ranking it 141 danzarous in the UK. Erewash ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Erewash were around 12,546 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.12 (year) or 9.26 (month) ranking 93 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Derbyshire, Erewash ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Erewash

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales368 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire767 77,009 77,482 7
High Peak657 66,960 67,638 6
South Derbyshire866 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley1,109 412,094 413,060 4
Bolsover743 37,974 28,506 3
Chesterfield1,041 113,234 113,794 1

Erewash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 395 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 156 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (344 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (154 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (337 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (163 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (329 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (162 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (390 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (155 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 266 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 127 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (351 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (104 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 315 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 117 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (340 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (75 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (371 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (174 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (355 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (136 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (346 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (190 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 347 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202528
May 202514
April 202533
March 202517
February 202520
January 202545
December 202447
November 202420
October 202442
September 202429
August 202423

A total of 1639 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025156
June 2025154
May 2025163
April 2025162
March 2025155
February 2025127
January 2025104
December 2024117
November 20241
October 2024174
September 2024136
August 2024190

A total of 77 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202510
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20257
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 202410
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 967 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202596
May 202581
April 202580
March 202569
February 202555
January 202576
December 202441
November 202475
October 202492
September 2024118
August 202489

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 246 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202515
May 202520
April 202526
March 202515
February 202530
January 202526
December 202412
November 202426
October 202429
September 202416
August 20249

A total of 950 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202569
May 202574
April 202584
March 202587
February 202558
January 202565
December 202471
November 202466
October 202476
September 202495
August 2024105

A total of 509 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202540
May 202552
April 202547
March 202539
February 202535
January 202541
December 202454
November 202435
October 202447
September 202443
August 202444

A total of 4139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 344.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 395 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025395
June 2025344
May 2025337
April 2025329
March 2025390
February 2025266
January 2025351
December 2024315
November 2024340
October 2024371
September 2024355
August 2024346

A total of 241 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202516
May 202520
April 202514
March 202521
February 202517
January 202512
December 202418
November 202435
October 202418
September 202419
August 202420

A total of 812 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202563
May 202564
April 202560
March 202566
February 202554
January 202563
December 202475
November 202474
October 202471
September 202468
August 202484

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 291 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202523
May 202525
April 202527
March 202519
February 202527
January 202539
December 202417
November 202420
October 202419
September 202432
August 202422

High Crime Locations Erewash in July 2025

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

1. Coronation Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour9
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Possession of weapons1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Public order2
5. Peel Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour11
Possession of weapons1
6. Wallsend Close (Map)
Total11
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
Drugs1

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