Crime Rate in Sandiacre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandiacre

The total recorded crimes in Sandiacre, Erewash, UK in March 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandiacre crime rate of 5.82 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (138.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Sandiacre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denton Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Barker Avenue East with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sandiacre has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 5.82 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Erewash)CrimesRank (Erewash)CrimesRank (Erewash)
Awsworth Road112 11,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton Central100 21,278 21,413 2
Larklands75 51,206 31,402 3
Derby Road East77 4802 4898 4
Little Hallam42 9709 5818 6
Cotmanhay66 6582 9622 10
Derby Road West50 7558 10736 7
Hallam Fields42 8649 7633 9
Sawley36 10483 11663 8
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale22 15612 8593 11
Wilsthorpe36 11415 12587 12
Ockbrook & Borrowash28 12309 14412 13
Draycott & Risley28 13336 13350 14
Nottingham Road23 14144 18200 18
West Hallam & Dale Abbey22 16215 16267 15
Breaston16 18219 15267 16
Shipley View21 17175 17201 17
Little Eaton & Stanley14 19133 19169 19

Sandiacre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202518
January 202523
December 202426
November 202424
October 202421
September 202429
August 202431
July 202430
June 202450
May 202425
April 202415

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202514
January 202511
December 20245
October 202423
September 202413
August 20243
July 202416
June 202428
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
November 20247
October 20249
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
June 202412
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

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
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Sandiacre in March 2025

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

1. Denton Avenue (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Barker Avenue East (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
4. Faircroft Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Nursery Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
6. Rushy Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Smedley'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bradley Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Goodwin Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. West Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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