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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202510
April 20256
March 202516
February 202514
January 202520
December 202410
November 20248
October 202413
September 202420
August 20248

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 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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