Crime Rate in Sawley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sawley

The total recorded crimes in Sawley, Erewash, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sawley crime rate of 4.67 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 Sawley, encompassing approximately 7,701 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Sawley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Diamond Close with total crimes: 3
  • Northfields with total crimes: 3
  • River View with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sawley?

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

  • Relative to Erewash:

    • In 2024, Sawley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Erewash average, with 483 crimes compared to 582.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sawley recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

    • In 2023, Sawley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Erewash average, with 663 crimes compared to 660. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sawley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Erewash, Sawley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sawley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sawley has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 4.67 ranking 11th out of 18 in the Erewash, UK

In 2024, the total Sawley crimes were 483. The crime rate of Sawley in 2024 was 62.72 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Erewash.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sawley were around 663 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.09 (year) or 7.17 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Erewash.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sawley)CrimesRank (Sawley)CrimesRank (Sawley)
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
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale44 8612 8593 11
Cotmanhay41 9582 9622 10
Wilsthorpe29 12415 12587 12
Ockbrook & Borrowash19 16309 14412 13
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

Sawley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 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 January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20241
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 202515
February 202510
January 202518
December 202411
November 202411
October 202412
September 202415
August 202414
July 202419
June 202442
May 202415

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Sawley in May 2025

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

1. Diamond Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Northfields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. River View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kedleston Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Grosvenor Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Rufford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Harrington Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Turner Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Haddon Way (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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