Crime Rate in Larklands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Larklands

The total recorded crimes in Larklands, Erewash, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larklands crime rate of 3.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Larklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Larklands has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Larklands)CrimesRank (Larklands)CrimesRank (Larklands)
Awsworth Road127 11,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton Central101 21,278 21,413 2
Derby Road East79 4802 4898 4
Sandiacre63 5661 6830 5
Little Hallam50 6709 5818 6
Derby Road West45 7558 10736 7
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

Larklands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
October 20249
September 202414
August 202429
July 202422

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202518
March 20258
February 20258
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20247
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 202412
October 20245
September 20241
August 202417
July 202410

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Larklands in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
2. Coronation Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Walnut Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Sycamore Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wortley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
7. Wood Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Ropewalk (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Powtrell Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Erewash Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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