Borrowash Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Borrowash’s crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 45.2% of all reported incidents (14 cases). This category, at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, remains 19% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent crime compared to national trends. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000—35.8% below the UK’s 6.7 per 1,000—reflects a combination of effective local policing and the area’s character as a built-up urban centre with limited industrial activity. Anti-social behaviour (6 cases, 0.8 per 1,000) and other theft (3 cases, 0.4 per 1,000) followed as the next most common categories. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these figures: February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have reduced opportunities for public order offences and shoplifting, which were both 80% below the UK average. However, the 48% increase in burglary rates compared to the UK average raises questions about targeted vulnerabilities in residential areas, possibly linked to the area’s compact urban layout and limited surveillance infrastructure. This mixed picture underscores the need for continued monitoring of specific crime types, particularly property-related offences, which may require tailored interventions.

February 2025 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from zero to six incidents, a shift that may reflect changes in community dynamics or reporting practices. Simultaneously, vehicle crime plummeted by 80% (from five to one), potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during winter. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast between local and national trends: while violence and sexual offences in Borrowash are 19% below the UK average (1.9 per 1,000), burglary rates are 48% above the national average (0.3 per 1,000). This discrepancy highlights the area’s unique challenges, with property crime rates (1.3 per 1,000) significantly outpacing the UK’s 0.8 per 1,000. Residents may find the 80% drop in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a temporary reduction in thefts from parked vehicles, influenced by seasonal factors or improved security measures.

Borrowash's February 2025 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 24.4% decrease from the previous month’s 5.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in reported incidents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when outdoor activity diminishes and community engagement in local policing initiatives may heighten. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in urban settings. When scaled to the population of 7,207, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 232 residents, a ratio that suggests a relatively low risk environment compared to broader UK averages. However, this metric does not account for unreported crimes or variations in policing efficiency, which may influence perceived safety levels. The combination of reduced activity during colder months and targeted community efforts appears to have contributed to this month’s figures, though long-term trends will require further analysis.