Borrowash Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Borrowash’s crime profile in April 2024 reveals a striking anomaly: violence and sexual offences, which account for 47.4% of all reported crimes, remain 49% below the UK average. This category, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents, contrasts sharply with the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000, illustrating the area’s consistently lower risk for violent incidents. The overall crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents—66.2% below the UK average—further reinforces Borrowash’s position as a low-crime built-up area. While anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) also show substantial gaps compared to the UK, the most pronounced disparity lies in violence-related crimes. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these trends, as the Easter period and spring weather may influence outdoor activity and community interactions. The low rate of property crimes, with only two incidents reported, suggests that the area’s built-up nature and possibly effective local policing contribute to this outcome. However, the seasonal context also raises questions about how transient populations or holiday-related activity might impact crime patterns. Borrowash’s data underscores a broader trend: despite occasional fluctuations in specific categories, the area maintains a safety profile that diverges significantly from national averages, particularly in violent crime.

April 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with violence and sexual offences falling by 55% compared to the previous month, from 20 to 9 incidents. This decline, though significant, was offset by a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from one to three cases. Such a shift highlights the volatility of specific categories, with public order crimes now accounting for 15.8% of the total, compared to 5.3% in March. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and shoplifting each doubled, reflecting a 100% increase from zero to one incident in both categories. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential localized pressures, such as increased foot traffic during the Easter period or seasonal fluctuations in community activity. Borrowash’s performance against the UK average also stands out: violent crimes in the area are 49% below the national rate, a figure that underscores the area’s consistently lower risk profile despite the recent uptick in public order issues. Residents may find the 200% rise in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a need for targeted community engagement in this category.

Borrowash's crime rate in April 2024 dropped by 34.3% compared to the previous month, falling from 4.0 to 2.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as spring weather and the Easter period typically see reduced outdoor activity in this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in April, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,207 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 379 residents, underscoring the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. This monthly aggregate highlights the stability of Borrowash’s crime profile, even as specific categories like public order offences saw sharp increases. The population context further illustrates that the area’s crime rate remains well below the UK average, with the 2.6 per 1,000 rate representing a 66.2% reduction relative to the national figure. Such a disparity reinforces the unique character of Borrowash as a low-crime built-up area within the Erewash district, where community dynamics and local policing likely contribute to sustained safety outcomes.