Crime Rate in Breaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Breaston

The total recorded crimes in Breaston, Erewash, UK in February 2026 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Breaston crime rate of 10.15 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 Breaston, encompassing approximately 1,576 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Breaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Derby Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beech Avenue with total crimes: 1

How safe is Breaston?

To understand the safety of Breaston, we need to analyze Breaston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Erewash:

    • In 2024, Breaston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Erewash average, with 219 crimes compared to 582.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Breaston recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

    • In 2023, Breaston had fewer crimes than the Erewash average, with 267 crimes compared to 660. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Breaston recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Erewash, Breaston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Breaston Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Breaston crimes were 219. The crime rate of Breaston in 2024 was 138.90 (year) or 11.57 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Erewash.

In 2023, the total crimes in Breaston were around 267 crimes with yearly crime rate of 169.34 (year) or 14.11 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Erewash.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Breaston)CrimesRank (Breaston)CrimesRank (Breaston)
Awsworth RoadNA NA1,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton CentralNA NA1,278 21,413 2
LarklandsNA NA1,206 31,402 3
Derby Road EastNA NA802 4898 4
SandiacreNA NA661 6830 5
Little HallamNA NA709 5818 6
Derby Road WestNA NA558 10736 7
Hallam FieldsNA NA649 7633 9
SawleyNA NA483 11663 8
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-DaleNA NA612 8593 11
CotmanhayNA NA582 9622 10
WilsthorpeNA NA415 12587 12
Ockbrook & BorrowashNA NA309 14412 13
Draycott & RisleyNA NA336 13350 14
West Hallam & Dale AbbeyNA NA215 16267 15
Shipley ViewNA NA175 17201 17
Nottingham RoadNA NA144 18200 18
Little Eaton & StanleyNA NA133 19169 19

Breaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
August 20252
July 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20256
November 20258
October 20255
September 20253
August 20256
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
August 20251
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
August 20251

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20257
November 20253
October 20255
September 202511
August 20255
July 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
July 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
August 20251
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Breaston in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Derby Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maxwell Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Firfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sawley Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Belmont Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Draycott Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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