Borrowash Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Borrowash's crime rate for January 2025 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.7% below the UK average of 7.1. This marked a notable improvement in safety compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.8% of all reported crimes, a category that remains 12% above the UK average. This may partly reflect the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, where late-night retail activity and transient populations could contribute to higher incidents of this nature. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle theft, made up the remaining 51.2% of cases, with burglary rates in particular drawing attention. January, as a post-holiday month, typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may dampen opportunities for certain crimes but could also shift activity to targeted properties. The data also shows a significant drop in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average, linked to community efforts in recent months or seasonal factors reducing outdoor activity. Overall, the area’s crime profile appears shaped by its urban character within Erewash, with localised patterns that warrant closer attention to specific vulnerabilities, such as burglary, even as it maintains a generally safer position relative to national benchmarks.

The most striking shift in January 2025 was a 150% increase in burglary, with cases rising from 2 to 5. This surge, though still low in absolute terms, suggests a potential vulnerability in property security during colder months, possibly linked to increased home occupancy or targeted opportunism. Other theft also saw a 100% jump, from zero to two incidents, and possession of weapons rose by the same margin, both from zero to one. These increases may be partly explained by seasonal transitions, such as the return of individuals to the area after winter holidays or changes in local demographics. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 60%, from 5 to 2 incidents, aligning with broader UK trends of reduced property-related vandalism in January. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, but their rate of 2.8 per 1,000 was 12% above the UK average, highlighting a specific local challenge. Burglary, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 133% above the UK average, underscoring the need for targeted prevention efforts. For residents, the 150% rise in burglary is a concrete data point to consider, particularly in light of the area’s built-up nature and potential for targeted crime.

Borrowash’s crime rate in January 2025 rose to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 51.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.8. This uptick, while significant, still positions the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that may seem low to residents but reflects the small population of 7,207. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 176 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable urban areas. This statistic helps contextualise the likelihood of encountering crime for individuals living in Borrowash, offering reassurance that the area remains relatively safe despite the month-on-month increase. When compared to the previous month, the rise in crime may be attributed to factors such as returning populations after the holiday season or shifts in local activity patterns. However, the overall rate remains a substantial distance from the UK average, suggesting that the area’s built-up character and community initiatives may be contributing to its generally lower crime profile. This comparison underscores the importance of maintaining local safety measures while recognising the area’s resilience in keeping crime rates below national levels.