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 May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Eaton Central crime rate of 4.53 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Long Eaton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peel Street with total crimes: 13
  • Station Street with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Long Eaton Central has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 4.53 ranking 2th out of 18 in the Erewash, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Long Eaton Central)CrimesRank (Long Eaton Central)CrimesRank (Long Eaton Central)
Awsworth Road127 11,567 11,485 1
Larklands88 31,206 31,402 3
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

Long Eaton Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 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 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202514
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510
December 202422
October 202425
September 202421
August 202416
July 202433
June 202448
May 202424

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 126 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202510
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 202416
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202532
March 202537
February 202519
January 202539
December 202436
November 202436
October 202430
September 202446
August 202426
July 202433
June 202472
May 202434

A total of 251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202520
February 202518
January 202521
December 20248
November 202419
October 202412
September 202427
August 202412
July 202415
June 202450
May 202428

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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
May 20251
February 20252
May 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Long Eaton Central in May 2025

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

1. Peel Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour11
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Station Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Union Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Abbott Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Milton Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Orchard Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clifford Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Queen Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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