Crime Rate in Larklands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Larklands

The total recorded crimes in Larklands, Erewash, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larklands crime rate of 3.31 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 Larklands, encompassing approximately 22,650 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (45.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Larklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Larklands?

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

  • Relative to Erewash:

    • In 2024, Larklands reported a higher crime volume than the Erewash average, with 1,206 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Larklands witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Larklands experienced a greater number of crimes than the Erewash average, with 1,402 crimes compared to 660. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Larklands witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Larklands Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Larklands has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 3.31 ranking 5th out of 18 in the Erewash, UK

In 2024, the total Larklands crimes were 1,206. The crime rate of Larklands in 2024 was 53.24 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Erewash.

In 2023, the total crimes in Larklands were around 1,402 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.90 (year) or 5.16 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Erewash.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Erewash)CrimesRank (Erewash)CrimesRank (Erewash)
Awsworth Road112 11,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton Central100 21,278 21,413 2
Sandiacre80 3661 6830 5
Derby Road East77 4802 4898 4
Little Hallam42 9709 5818 6
Cotmanhay66 6582 9622 10
Derby Road West50 7558 10736 7
Hallam Fields42 8649 7633 9
Sawley36 10483 11663 8
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale22 15612 8593 11
Wilsthorpe36 11415 12587 12
Ockbrook & Borrowash28 12309 14412 13
Draycott & Risley28 13336 13350 14
Nottingham Road23 14144 18200 18
West Hallam & Dale Abbey22 16215 16267 15
Breaston16 18219 15267 16
Shipley View21 17175 17201 17
Little Eaton & Stanley14 19133 19169 19

Larklands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 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 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202524
January 202528
December 202429
November 202428
October 202439
September 202431
August 202449
July 202435
June 202474
May 202453
April 202433

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 202511
December 20245
November 20249
October 202422
September 202417
August 202418
July 202420
June 202430
May 202419
April 202428

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249
June 202430
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 202412
October 20245
September 20241
August 202417
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
October 20249
September 202414
August 202429
July 202422
June 202442
May 202413
April 202415

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
April 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Larklands in March 2025

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

1. Coronation Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Blake Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Powtrell Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Doris Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Larkland'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1
8. Critchley Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Roberts Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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