Crime Rate in Larklands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Larklands

The total recorded crimes in Larklands, Erewash, UK in February 2026 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larklands crime rate of 3.75 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Larklands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 13
  • Gladstone Street West with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Larklands)CrimesRank (Larklands)CrimesRank (Larklands)
Awsworth RoadNA NA1,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton CentralNA NA1,278 21,413 2
Derby Road EastNA NA802 4898 4
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

Larklands 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202637
December 202537
November 202539
October 202530
September 202541
August 202525
July 202543
June 202525
May 202535
April 202535
March 202535
February 202524

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20267
December 20255
November 20257
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20256
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20259
November 20255
October 20258
September 20252
August 20255
July 202510
June 202512
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20269
December 20254
November 202519
October 202513
September 20258
August 202512
July 202523
June 202510
May 202519
April 20258
March 202511
February 20257

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 20255
November 202510
October 20257
September 20256
August 20259
July 202515
June 20256
May 20253
April 202518
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
August 20258
July 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202614
December 202514
November 202520
October 202515
September 202519
August 20258
July 202517
June 202512
May 202511
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
August 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 February 2026

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

1. Coronation Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Gladstone Street West (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Albany Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Rutland Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Graham Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
8. Doris Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Market Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Critchley Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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