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 July 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Eaton Central 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 Long Eaton Central, encompassing approximately 22,285 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
Long Eaton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peel Street with total crimes: 16
  • B6540 with total crimes: 10
  • Union Street with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Long Eaton Central has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 5.43 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Long Eaton Central)CrimesRank (Long Eaton Central)CrimesRank (Long Eaton Central)
Awsworth Road99 31,567 11,485 1
Larklands123 11,206 31,402 3
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

Long Eaton Central 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202521
May 202525
April 202514
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510
December 202422
October 202425

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202510
April 202515
March 202510
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202527
May 202534
April 202532
March 202537
February 202519
January 202539
December 202436
November 202436
October 202430

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202511
May 20257
April 202514
March 202520
February 202518
January 202521
December 20248
November 202419
October 202412

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Long Eaton Central in July 2025

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

1. Peel Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. B6540 (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
3. Union Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Station Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Clifford Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beaconsfield Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Market Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
9. Orchard Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Craig Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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