Crime Rate in Larklands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Larklands

The total recorded crimes in Larklands, Erewash, UK in July 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larklands crime rate of 5.43 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (72.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
Larklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Erewash.

    • 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 areas in the Erewash.

  • 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 July 2025 the Larklands has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 5.43 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Larklands)CrimesRank (Larklands)CrimesRank (Larklands)
Awsworth Road99 31,567 11,485 1
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
Breaston19 16219 15267 16
Shipley View7 19175 17201 17
Nottingham Road14 17144 18200 18
Little Eaton & Stanley9 18133 19169 19

Larklands 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 202511
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 202511
December 20245
November 20249
October 202422
September 202417
August 202418

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202525
May 202535
April 202535
March 202535
February 202524
January 202528
December 202429
November 202428
October 202439
September 202431
August 202449

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 202412
October 20245
September 20241
August 202417

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202510
May 202519
April 20258
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
October 20249
September 202414
August 202429

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20253
April 202518
March 20258
February 20258
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

High Crime Locations Larklands in July 2025

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

1. Coronation Street (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wood Street (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Erewash Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Smedley Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Albany Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
8. Cranmer Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
9. Canal Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Walnut Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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