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 May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby Road West crime rate of 2.77 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Derby Road West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Longmoor Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Briar Gate with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Derby Road West has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derby Road West)CrimesRank (Derby Road West)CrimesRank (Derby Road West)
Awsworth Road127 11,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton Central101 21,278 21,413 2
Larklands88 31,206 31,402 3
Derby Road East79 4802 4898 4
Sandiacre63 5661 6830 5
Little Hallam50 6709 5818 6
Hallam Fields40 10649 7633 9
Sawley36 11483 11663 8
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale44 8612 8593 11
Cotmanhay41 9582 9622 10
Wilsthorpe29 12415 12587 12
Ockbrook & Borrowash19 16309 14412 13
Draycott & Risley22 13336 13350 14
Breaston21 14219 15267 16
West Hallam & Dale Abbey20 15215 16267 15
Shipley View17 18175 17201 17
Little Eaton & Stanley17 17133 19169 19
Nottingham Road15 19144 18200 18

Derby Road West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202522
February 202510
January 202527
December 202419
November 202414
October 202420
September 20248
August 202412
July 202416
June 202424
May 202419

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
October 20246
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20241
October 20246
September 20249
August 202414
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202513
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 202413
September 202414
August 202412
July 20246
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Longmoor Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Briar Gate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Coniston Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Buttermere Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Keswick Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grasmere Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bracken Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Canal Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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