Crime Rate in Sandiacre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandiacre

The total recorded crimes in Sandiacre, Erewash, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandiacre crime rate of 3.86 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 Sandiacre, encompassing approximately 13,736 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sandiacre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norbury Way with total crimes: 5
  • Barker Avenue East with total crimes: 5
  • Nursery Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sandiacre?

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

  • Relative to Erewash:

    • In 2024, Sandiacre reported a higher crime volume than the Erewash average, with 661 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sandiacre witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

    • In 2023, Sandiacre experienced a greater number of crimes than the Erewash average, with 830 crimes compared to 660. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sandiacre witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Erewash, Sandiacre has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sandiacre Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sandiacre has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 3.86 ranking 8th out of 18 in the Erewash, UK

In 2024, the total Sandiacre crimes were 661. The crime rate of Sandiacre in 2024 was 48.12 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Erewash.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandiacre were around 830 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.42 (year) or 5.04 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Erewash.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandiacre)CrimesRank (Sandiacre)CrimesRank (Sandiacre)
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
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

Sandiacre 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202526
April 202524
March 202513
February 202514
January 202511
December 20245
October 202423
September 202413
August 20243

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202518
April 202528
March 202543
February 202518
January 202523
December 202426
November 202424
October 202421
September 202429
August 202431

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
November 20247
October 20249
September 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Sandiacre in July 2025

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

1. Norbury Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Barker Avenue East (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nursery Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Vine Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. West Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Faircroft Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Goodwin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Travers Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hillside Grove (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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