Crime Rate in Derby Road East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derby Road East

The total recorded crimes in Derby Road East, Erewash, UK in February 2026 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derby Road East crime rate of 3.69 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 East, encompassing approximately 18,146 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-44.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Derby Road East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broad Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Britannia Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Derby Road East?

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

  • Relative to Erewash:

    • In 2024, Derby Road East reported a higher crime volume than the Erewash average, with 802 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Derby Road East witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

    • In 2023, Derby Road East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Erewash average, with 898 crimes compared to 660. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Derby Road East witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Erewash, Derby Road East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Derby Road East Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Derby Road East crimes were 802. The crime rate of Derby Road East in 2024 was 44.20 (year) or 3.68 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Erewash.

In 2023, the total crimes in Derby Road East were around 898 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.49 (year) or 4.12 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Erewash.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Derby Road East)CrimesRank (Derby Road East)CrimesRank (Derby Road East)
Awsworth RoadNA NA1,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton CentralNA NA1,278 21,413 2
LarklandsNA NA1,206 31,402 3
SandiacreNA NA661 6830 5
Little HallamNA NA709 5818 6
Derby Road WestNA NA558 10736 7
Hallam FieldsNA NA649 7633 9
SawleyNA NA483 11663 8
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-DaleNA NA612 8593 11
CotmanhayNA NA582 9622 10
WilsthorpeNA NA415 12587 12
Ockbrook & BorrowashNA NA309 14412 13
Draycott & RisleyNA NA336 13350 14
West Hallam & Dale AbbeyNA NA215 16267 15
BreastonNA NA219 15267 16
Shipley ViewNA NA175 17201 17
Nottingham RoadNA NA144 18200 18
Little Eaton & StanleyNA NA133 19169 19

Derby Road East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20262
December 20258
November 20256
October 20257
September 20255
August 20255
July 202512
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202638
December 202534
November 202518
October 202526
September 202521
August 202518
July 202536
June 202524
May 202532
April 202534
March 202531
February 202529

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 202510
November 20255
October 20254
September 20256
August 20254
July 20258
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202612
December 20253
November 20259
October 20256
September 20255
August 20258
July 20258
June 20258
May 20258
April 202511
March 202520
February 202515

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202610
December 20259
November 202515
October 202511
September 202510
August 202513
July 20257
June 202521
May 202513
April 202514
March 20256
February 202511

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20256
August 20256
July 20253
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20253
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
February 20252

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
August 20252
July 20252
May 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Derby Road East in February 2026

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

1. Broad Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Britannia Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Cranmer Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Shakespeare Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Walton Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sheldon Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mayfield Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bohem Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Regent Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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