Crime Rate in Sandiacre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandiacre

The total recorded crimes in Sandiacre, Erewash, UK in February 2026 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandiacre crime rate of 4.95 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Sandiacre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Norbury Way with total crimes: 6
  • Hart 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sandiacre)CrimesRank (Sandiacre)CrimesRank (Sandiacre)
Awsworth RoadNA NA1,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton CentralNA NA1,278 21,413 2
LarklandsNA NA1,206 31,402 3
Derby Road EastNA NA802 4898 4
Little HallamNA NA709 5818 6
Derby Road WestNA NA558 10736 7
Hallam FieldsNA NA649 7633 9
SawleyNA NA483 11663 8
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-DaleNA NA612 8593 11
CotmanhayNA NA582 9622 10
WilsthorpeNA NA415 12587 12
Ockbrook & BorrowashNA NA309 14412 13
Draycott & RisleyNA NA336 13350 14
West Hallam & Dale AbbeyNA NA215 16267 15
BreastonNA NA219 15267 16
Shipley ViewNA NA175 17201 17
Nottingham RoadNA NA144 18200 18
Little Eaton & StanleyNA NA133 19169 19

Sandiacre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20269
December 20251
November 20258
October 202521
September 20259
August 20256
July 202517
June 202518
May 202526
April 202524
March 202513
February 202514

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
November 20251
September 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202628
December 202524
November 202524
October 202529
September 202512
August 202520
July 202520
June 202520
May 202518
April 202528
March 202543
February 202518

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20261
December 20257
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20255
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20253
November 20257
October 20256
September 20253
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 20268
December 20253
October 20252
September 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20254
November 20256
October 20251
September 20255
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20253
July 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
May 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Sandiacre in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Norbury Way (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hart Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Collin Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Goodwin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Charles Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Jackson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Stanton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. B5010 (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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