Borrowash Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Borrowash's January 2024 crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents places it 66.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. The area's crime profile is dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, compared to 35% nationally. This divergence reflects a unique local dynamic, potentially influenced by Borrowash's role as a built-up area within Erewash, where higher population density and limited open spaces may contribute to concentrated incidents of violence. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though lower in absolute numbers, rose sharply from zero to three and two incidents respectively, indicating a sudden shift in community patterns. These spikes occurred against the backdrop of January's seasonal context—post-holiday lulls, reduced retail activity, and shorter daylight hours, which may have altered social interactions and policing priorities. Despite the increase in violent crime, property-related offences such as other theft and criminal damage fell by 50%, aligning with historical trends where seasonal factors like reduced foot traffic and colder weather typically suppress such crimes. The overall stability in the crime rate, despite these fluctuations, suggests that local initiatives such as targeted policing or community outreach may be effectively mitigating broader risks. However, the 28.6% rise in violence and sexual offences highlights a need for continued focus on addressing underlying factors, such as social cohesion or access to support services, which may be exacerbating these incidents. The low crime rate compared to the UK average underscores Borrowash's relative safety, but the composition of crimes—particularly the prominence of violence—points to areas where local strategies could be further refined to address specific challenges.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in January 2024 was a 28.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from seven to nine incidents. This category alone accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (50% below Borrowash's rate). Concurrently, anti-social behaviour and public order offences both doubled from zero to three and two incidents respectively, reflecting a sudden uptick in disruptive incidents. Other theft and criminal damage and arson each fell by 50%, with the latter dropping from four to two incidents—a shift that may be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic and shorter days. These fluctuations suggest that while violent crime has increased, property-related offences have decreased, altering the crime mix in Borrowash. For residents, the rise in violence and sexual offences is a clear indicator that community safety measures may require closer attention during this period.

Borrowash's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.3% decrease from the previous month's 2.6 per 1,000. This slight decline, though modest, aligns with the seasonal context of January—a period typically marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 400 residents. This ratio underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Borrowash compared to national averages, though it remains a statistic that local residents can contextualise within their daily lives. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the month-on-month fluctuations, the overall crime environment remains stable, with no significant spikes or dips that would suggest a sudden shift in community safety. This consistency, paired with the area's built-up nature within Erewash, suggests that localised factors such as community engagement and policing efforts may play a role in maintaining this low crime profile.