Crime Rate in Sawley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sawley

The total recorded crimes in Sawley, Erewash, UK in January 2026 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sawley crime rate of 5.58 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Sawley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Diamond Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hathersage Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 January 2026 the Sawley has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 5.58 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sawley)CrimesRank (Sawley)CrimesRank (Sawley)
Awsworth Road98 21,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton Central115 11,278 21,413 2
Larklands91 31,206 31,402 3
Derby Road East79 4802 4898 4
Sandiacre57 6661 6830 5
Little Hallam57 5709 5818 6
Derby Road West50 8558 10736 7
Hallam Fields27 13649 7633 9
Cotmanhay56 7582 9622 10
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale42 10612 8593 11
Ockbrook & Borrowash30 11309 14412 13
Wilsthorpe27 12415 12587 12
Draycott & Risley20 14336 13350 14
West Hallam & Dale Abbey15 17215 16267 15
Breaston16 15219 15267 16
Nottingham Road15 16144 18200 18
Shipley View9 19175 17201 17
Little Eaton & Stanley13 18133 19169 19

Sawley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 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 (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 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 (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20252
September 20253
July 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202514
November 202524
October 202520
September 202520
August 202510
July 202522
June 202514
May 202518
April 202511
March 202515
February 202510

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20253
November 20257
October 20254
September 20258
August 20258
July 20256
June 20251
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20252
September 20253
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20253
September 20255
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Sawley in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Diamond Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Hathersage Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Peveril Crescent (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hilton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Haddon Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. River View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Clarke Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Chantry Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
10. Kedleston Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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