Crime Rate in Ockbrook & Borrowash: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ockbrook & Borrowash

The total recorded crimes in Ockbrook & Borrowash, Erewash, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ockbrook & Borrowash crime rate of 3.83 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 Ockbrook & Borrowash, encompassing approximately 7,045 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Ockbrook & Borrowash Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 2
  • Derby Road with total crimes: 2
  • Ashbrook Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ockbrook & Borrowash?

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

  • Relative to Erewash:

    • In 2024, Ockbrook & Borrowash demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Erewash average, with 309 crimes compared to 582.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ockbrook & Borrowash recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

    • In 2023, Ockbrook & Borrowash had fewer crimes than the Erewash average, with 412 crimes compared to 660. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ockbrook & Borrowash recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Erewash, Ockbrook & Borrowash has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ockbrook & Borrowash Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ockbrook & Borrowash has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 3.83 ranking 14th out of 18 in the Erewash, UK

In 2024, the total Ockbrook & Borrowash crimes were 309. The crime rate of Ockbrook & Borrowash in 2024 was 43.86 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Erewash.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ockbrook & Borrowash were around 412 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.48 (year) or 4.87 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Erewash.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ockbrook & Borrowash)CrimesRank (Ockbrook & Borrowash)CrimesRank (Ockbrook & Borrowash)
Awsworth Road99 31,567 11,485 1
Larklands123 11,206 31,402 3
Long Eaton Central121 21,278 21,413 2
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
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

Ockbrook & Borrowash 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
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A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
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A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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February 20256

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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January 20255

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

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July 202512
June 202511
May 202510
April 20256
March 202516
February 202514
January 202520

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
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A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20252
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March 20254
February 20251
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A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251
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January 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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High Crime Locations Ockbrook & Borrowash in July 2025

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

1. New Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Derby Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Ashbrook Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Woodwards Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Priorway Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Far Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Fairfield Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Manor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chapel Row (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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