Borrowash Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,207 residents, the 24 crimes reported in Borrowash during August 2025 represent a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 people—59.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure, though small in absolute terms, reveals a distinct crime profile shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal factors. Burglary dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.7% of all incidents (10 cases), with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents. This is 419% above the UK average for burglary, suggesting a unique vulnerability in this built-up area of Erewash. Violence and sexual offences followed with 29.2% of cases (7 incidents), though this rate remained 65% below the UK average. The seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday month—may have contributed to increased burglary risk through higher rates of property vacancy and reduced household presence. This aligns with patterns observed in other UK areas where seasonal transitions and tourism-related movements influence crime distribution. While the overall crime rate remains well below national averages, the disproportionate focus on property crime highlights a need for targeted security measures in residential zones. The data also shows a 50% reduction in anti-social behaviour and public order offences compared to July, possibly reflecting the impact of summer holidays on community activity and policing priorities. This interplay between local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and crime patterns illustrates the nuanced nature of crime prevention in built-up areas with mixed land use.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 900% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to ten incidents. This spike, though occurring within a low-absolute-number context, places burglary at 1.4 per 1,000 residents—419% above the UK average for this category. Concurrently, shoplifting incidents doubled from zero to one, a 100% increase. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences both fell by 50%, with anti-social behaviour dropping from six to three cases. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 41.7%, from 12 to seven, despite remaining 65% below the UK average. These shifts underscore a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with August's peak holiday season potentially contributing to increased burglary risk through vacant homes and reduced occupancy. The contrast between rising burglary rates and falling violent crime highlights the need for targeted community engagement in high-risk areas.

Borrowash's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, an 11.2% decrease from the previous month's 3.8. This marks a continued downward trend in overall crime, though the area still maintains a rate 59.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, one crime was reported for every 31 days, translating to roughly one crime per day over the month. This equates to one reported crime for every 300 residents across the entire month, a statistic that places Borrowash in a safer bracket compared to national averages. With a population of 7,207, the 24 reported crimes represent a minimal proportion of the local population, reinforcing the area's status as a low-crime community despite specific category-level fluctuations. The comparison highlights how even small absolute numbers can be significant in densely populated built-up areas, where crime density is often more impactful than raw totals.