Crime Rate in Derby Road West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby Road West

The total recorded crimes in Derby Road West, Erewash, UK in July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby Road West crime rate of 3.14 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 Derby Road West, encompassing approximately 16,247 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Derby Road West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Spridgeon Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Derby Road West?

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

  • Relative to Erewash:

    • In 2024, Derby Road West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Erewash average, with 558 crimes compared to 582.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Derby Road West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Erewash average, with 736 crimes compared to 660. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Derby Road West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Derby Road West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Derby Road West has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 3.14 ranking 10th out of 18 in the Erewash, UK

In 2024, the total Derby Road West crimes were 558. The crime rate of Derby Road West in 2024 was 34.34 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Erewash.

In 2023, the total crimes in Derby Road West were around 736 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.30 (year) or 3.78 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Erewash.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derby Road West)CrimesRank (Derby Road West)CrimesRank (Derby Road West)
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
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
Breaston19 16219 15267 16
Shipley View7 19175 17201 17
Nottingham Road14 17144 18200 18
Little Eaton & Stanley9 18133 19169 19

Derby Road West 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 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202523
May 202519
April 202514
March 202522
February 202510
January 202527
December 202419
November 202414
October 202420
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20244

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202510
April 20259
March 202513
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 202413
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Derby Road West in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Spridgeon Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Buttermere Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Orchard Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Longmoor Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Ravensdale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bostock'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Petersham Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Thirlmere Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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