Crime Rate in Ockbrook & Borrowash: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ockbrook & Borrowash

The total recorded crimes in Ockbrook & Borrowash, Erewash, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ockbrook & Borrowash crime rate of 2.70 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Ockbrook & Borrowash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Bare Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Church Street with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Ockbrook & Borrowash has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 2.70 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ockbrook & Borrowash)CrimesRank (Ockbrook & Borrowash)CrimesRank (Ockbrook & Borrowash)
Awsworth Road127 11,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton Central101 21,278 21,413 2
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
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

Ockbrook & Borrowash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202516
February 202514
January 202520
December 202410
November 20248
October 202413
September 202420
August 20248
July 202412
June 202432
May 202414

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
December 20242
October 202410
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Ockbrook & Borrowash in May 2025

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

1. Cedar Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bare Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
4. The Settlement (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hermitage Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Central Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Ladysmith Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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