Borrowash Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Borrowash during December 2025 reveals a balanced mix between property and violent crimes, with neither category dominating the overall rate. At 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 64.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.9% of all reported crimes (7 cases), closely followed by property crimes (7 cases), including other theft and public order offences. This equilibrium suggests a community where both interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues are managed at similar levels, though the latter may be influenced by seasonal factors. December's dark evenings and holiday-related activity likely contributed to the prominence of violence and sexual offences, which often rise during periods of reduced visibility and increased social gatherings. Conversely, the relatively low rates of burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) indicate that targeted property crimes are less common in this built-up area, possibly due to strong community engagement or effective local policing strategies. The low rate of criminal damage and arson (0.1 per 1,000) further reinforces the area's overall stability. While the absence of major spikes in any single category suggests a well-managed local environment, the seasonal context of December—Christmas shopping, party season, and empty homes during holidays—may have played a role in shaping the distribution of crime types. The balance between violent and property crimes appears to be a defining feature of Borrowash's crime picture, with no single category overwhelming the others. This suggests a community where crime prevention efforts are broadly effective, though ongoing vigilance is needed to maintain this equilibrium, especially during periods of heightened activity or isolation.

December 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with other theft and public order offences each surging by 200% compared to November. Other theft increased from one to three incidents, while public order offences rose from one to three, likely reflecting the heightened social activity and increased visibility of disorderly conduct during the holiday season. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 61.1%, from 18 to seven cases, possibly due to seasonal shifts in crime patterns or targeted interventions by local authorities. Vehicle crime also dropped by 50%, from two to one incident, which may be attributed to reduced traffic or enhanced security measures around car parks during the festive period. The area's rate of violence and sexual offences (1.0 per 1,000) is 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a marked divergence from national trends in this category. Similarly, criminal damage and arson (0.1 per 1,000) is 81% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting that property-related vandalism is exceptionally rare in Borrowash. These figures indicate that while certain crime types are influenced by seasonal factors, the area's overall crime profile remains significantly lower than the UK average, particularly in categories associated with public order and property damage. For residents, the 200% increase in public order offences serves as a practical insight, underscoring the importance of community vigilance during periods of heightened social activity.

Borrowash's crime rate in December 2025 (2.5 per 1,000 residents) represents a 35.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.9 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to roughly one crime occurring for every 400 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it is relatively infrequent compared to the broader UK population. When scaled to the area's population of 7,207, the low rate of 2.5 per 1,000 underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention initiatives or the inherent characteristics of the built-up area within Erewash. The comparison to the UK average further emphasizes Borrowash's position as a safer location, with crime rates that are significantly lower in most categories. For example, the rate of violence and sexual offences (1.0 per 1,000) is 61% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour (0.1 per 1,000) is 89% below the national figure. These disparities suggest that factors such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or the area's built environment may contribute to its lower crime rates. The relatively small population of Borrowash likely plays a role in maintaining this safety record, as smaller communities often benefit from stronger social networks and quicker response times to incidents. The 35.7% monthly decline in crime also aligns with seasonal patterns, as December typically sees a mix of increased social activity and reduced visibility, which may have led to a temporary rise in some offences before being mitigated by local efforts. For residents, these figures offer reassurance that Borrowash remains a place where crime is both infrequent and lower than the national average, even during periods of heightened activity.