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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Breaston) | Crimes | Rank (Breaston) | Crimes | Rank (Breaston) | |
| Awsworth Road | NA | NA | 1,567 | 1 | 1,485 | 1 |
| Long Eaton Central | NA | NA | 1,278 | 2 | 1,413 | 2 |
| Larklands | NA | NA | 1,206 | 3 | 1,402 | 3 |
| Derby Road East | NA | NA | 802 | 4 | 898 | 4 |
| Sandiacre | NA | NA | 661 | 6 | 830 | 5 |
| Little Hallam | NA | NA | 709 | 5 | 818 | 6 |
| Derby Road West | NA | NA | 558 | 10 | 736 | 7 |
| Hallam Fields | NA | NA | 649 | 7 | 633 | 9 |
| Sawley | NA | NA | 483 | 11 | 663 | 8 |
| Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale | NA | NA | 612 | 8 | 593 | 11 |
| Cotmanhay | NA | NA | 582 | 9 | 622 | 10 |
| Wilsthorpe | NA | NA | 415 | 12 | 587 | 12 |
| Ockbrook & Borrowash | NA | NA | 309 | 14 | 412 | 13 |
| Draycott & Risley | NA | NA | 336 | 13 | 350 | 14 |
| West Hallam & Dale Abbey | NA | NA | 215 | 16 | 267 | 15 |
| Shipley View | NA | NA | 175 | 17 | 201 | 17 |
| Nottingham Road | NA | NA | 144 | 18 | 200 | 18 |
| Little Eaton & Stanley | NA | NA | 133 | 19 | 169 | 19 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Breaston postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |