Crime Rate in Long Eaton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Eaton Central

The total recorded crimes in Long Eaton Central, Erewash, UK in February 2026 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Eaton Central crime rate of 5.03 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 Long Eaton Central, encompassing approximately 22,285 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
Long Eaton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Peel Street with total crimes: 9
  • Station Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Long Eaton Central?

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

  • Relative to Erewash:

    • In 2024, Long Eaton Central reported a higher crime volume than the Erewash average, with 1,278 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Long Eaton Central witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

    • In 2023, Long Eaton Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Erewash average, with 1,413 crimes compared to 660. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Long Eaton Central witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Long Eaton Central Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Long Eaton Central crimes were 1,278. The crime rate of Long Eaton Central in 2024 was 57.35 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Erewash.

In 2023, the total crimes in Long Eaton Central were around 1,413 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.40 (year) or 5.28 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Erewash.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Long Eaton Central)CrimesRank (Long Eaton Central)CrimesRank (Long Eaton Central)
Awsworth RoadNA NA1,567 11,485 1
LarklandsNA NA1,206 31,402 3
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

Long Eaton Central 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
August 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20258
November 20253
October 20257
September 20254
August 20253
July 20258
June 20255
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202637
January 202640
December 202547
November 202531
October 202528
September 202518
August 202527
July 202536
June 202527
May 202534
April 202532
March 202537
February 202519

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202628
January 202615
December 202516
November 202513
October 202522
September 202516
August 202517
July 202527
June 202521
May 202525
April 202514
March 202512
February 202512

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202617
December 202512
November 20254
October 20254
September 20256
August 202511
July 202511
June 20258
May 202510
April 202515
March 202510
February 20253

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202610
December 20252
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20256
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202614
December 202512
November 202517
October 202525
September 20257
August 202515
July 202525
June 202511
May 20257
April 202514
March 202520
February 202518

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20264
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
October 20252
September 20251
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
October 20251
August 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Long Eaton Central in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour11
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Peel Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs2
3. Station Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. B6540 (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Northcote Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Stanley Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
8. Co-Operative Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bank Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Union Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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