Borrowash Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Borrowash, a built-up area within Erewash, recorded a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in April 2023, placing it 28% below the UK average of 7.5. This rate, while lower than national benchmarks, reveals a complex picture shaped by both local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most striking outlier in the data is burglary, which occurred at a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents—167% above the UK average of 0.3. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area’s proximity to larger urban centres, where property crime is more prevalent, or by seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during the Easter period. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.9% of all crimes, with 14 incidents reported, a figure that is 27% below the UK average. This could reflect the area’s smaller population and lower density of nightlife venues, which are often linked to higher rates of violent crime. Other theft and vehicle crime also rose above the UK average, suggesting a trend that may be tied to local retail patterns or commuting activity. The seasonal context of April, marked by spring weather and Easter-related events, likely contributed to shifts in criminal activity, with increased foot traffic influencing shoplifting rates. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than the national average, indicating that Borrowash’s built-up environment may offer some protective factors against more severe crime. The interplay between these local characteristics and broader national trends underscores the importance of contextual analysis in understanding crime patterns.

April 2023 saw a sharp 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from 2 to 6, marking the most significant jump in any category. Shoplifting also surged by 100%, with four incidents reported, while other crime rose from zero to one. These increases contrast with a 75% drop in public order offences and a 50% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from four to two cases. Violence and sexual offences, at 14 cases, were 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a lower incidence of violent crime compared to national trends. For residents, the daily crime count of approximately one incident per day provides a tangible measure of local safety, though the surge in burglary underscores the need for vigilance in property security.

Borrowash's crime rate in April 2023 rose by 34.6% compared to March, moving from 4.0 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area still remains 28% below the UK average of 7.5. Daily crime context shows that over 30 days, Borrowash experienced roughly 1 crime per day, a figure that, while low, may reflect the area’s relatively small population of 7,207. Monthly exposure further illustrates that, on average, one reported crime occurred for every 185 residents during the month. This translates to a local experience where residents are statistically less likely to encounter crime than the national average, though the upward trend suggests a need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even small increases in crime can be meaningful in a tightly knit community, where the impact of each incident is felt more acutely.