Borrowash Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2023, Borrowash maintained a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 47% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This figure translates to an everyday risk profile where residents face significantly lower exposure to crime than the national average. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (34.4% of total), public order (15.6%), and other theft (12.5%)—highlight a mix of interpersonal and community-level issues. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.5 per 1,000, were 46% below the UK average, possibly reflecting the area's relatively stable social fabric. Public order offences, however, remained 13% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may stem from the built-up nature of Borrowash and its proximity to Erewash's broader urban infrastructure. Seasonal factors, such as the peak of summer and the associated increase in outdoor events, likely contributed to the 15.6% share of public order offences. This context suggests that while Borrowash is generally safer than the UK average, specific local dynamics—such as community interactions in public spaces—continue to shape its crime profile. The low overall rate means that individual incidents, when they occur, carry more weight in a smaller population, making localised awareness and community engagement critical to maintaining this safety trend.

July 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with other crime and vehicle crime both doubling from June levels. This 100% increase in these categories may reflect heightened activity during summer festivals or events, though no specific data confirms this link. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 75%, potentially tied to the summer holidays reducing opportunities for such incidents. Public order offences, which make up 15.6% of total crimes, remained 13% above the UK average, suggesting a unique local dynamic. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, were 46% below the UK average at 1.5 per 1,000. For residents, the 100% rise in other crime—from zero to one incident—illustrates the unpredictable nature of low-volume crime statistics. This increase, though small in absolute terms, could signal emerging trends warranting closer attention.

Borrowash's crime rate in July 2023 dropped to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, an 11.2% decrease from June's 5.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as summer months often see reduced property crime due to increased community presence and outdoor activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that may reflect the small population and low overall crime volume. Monthly exposure shows that over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for every 225 residents—a statistic that contextualises risk in relatable terms. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, but the localised nature of Borrowash's crime profile means residents face a distinct risk landscape compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the low rate, the impact of each incident is more pronounced in a smaller community where familiarity with neighbours can amplify the visibility of crime.