Crime Rate in Breaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Breaston

The total recorded crimes in Breaston, Erewash, UK in March 2025 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Breaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oliver Close with total crimes: 3
  • Derby Road with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Breaston has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 10.15 ranking 18th out of 18 in the Erewash, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Erewash)CrimesRank (Erewash)CrimesRank (Erewash)
Awsworth Road112 11,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton Central100 21,278 21,413 2
Larklands75 51,206 31,402 3
Sandiacre80 3661 6830 5
Derby Road East77 4802 4898 4
Little Hallam42 9709 5818 6
Cotmanhay66 6582 9622 10
Derby Road West50 7558 10736 7
Hallam Fields42 8649 7633 9
Sawley36 10483 11663 8
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale22 15612 8593 11
Wilsthorpe36 11415 12587 12
Ockbrook & Borrowash28 12309 14412 13
Draycott & Risley28 13336 13350 14
Nottingham Road23 14144 18200 18
West Hallam & Dale Abbey22 16215 16267 15
Shipley View21 17175 17201 17
Little Eaton & Stanley14 19133 19169 19

Breaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 202513
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
October 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
July 20248
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Breaston in March 2025

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

1. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Oliver Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Derby Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Kirkfield Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Bourne Square (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Maylands Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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