Crime Rate in Breaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Breaston

The total recorded crimes in Breaston, Erewash, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Breaston crime rate of 12.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Breaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Festival Avenue 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 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 July 2025 the Breaston has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 12.05 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Breaston)CrimesRank (Breaston)CrimesRank (Breaston)
Awsworth Road99 31,567 11,485 1
Larklands123 11,206 31,402 3
Long Eaton Central121 21,278 21,413 2
Derby Road East87 4802 4898 4
Sandiacre53 8661 6830 5
Little Hallam61 5709 5818 6
Hallam Fields56 6649 7633 9
Derby Road West51 10558 10736 7
Cotmanhay54 7582 9622 10
Sawley42 11483 11663 8
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale52 9612 8593 11
Wilsthorpe26 15415 12587 12
West Hallam & Dale Abbey40 12215 16267 15
Ockbrook & Borrowash27 14309 14412 13
Draycott & Risley37 13336 13350 14
Shipley View7 19175 17201 17
Nottingham Road14 17144 18200 18
Little Eaton & Stanley9 18133 19169 19

Breaston 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 202513
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
October 20244
August 20244

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

High Crime Locations Breaston in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Festival Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marlborough Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Derby Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Park Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Maxwell Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carlin Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Draycott Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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