Borrowash Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 saw Borrowash's crime rate reach 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 53.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects a combination of effective local policing and the area's built-up character, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. The most common category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.7% of all reported crimes, a share that exceeds the UK average for this category by 48%. This dominance of violent crime may be linked to the area's role as a hub for local services and transport, which could contribute to higher foot traffic and associated risks. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the data: as June marks the start of summer, the longer days and increased tourism may have driven up incidents of violence, though this is not explicitly supported by the data. Conversely, property crimes—such as burglary and criminal damage—remained well below UK averages, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 and criminal damage at 0.3 per 1,000, both significantly lower than the national benchmarks. This contrast suggests that while violent crime remains a priority for local authorities, property-related offences are less prevalent in Borrowash, due to its compact, built-up nature and the presence of community-focused initiatives. The overall crime profile, while showing a 42% increase from May, remains a stark contrast to national trends, indicating that Borrowash's residents enjoy a safer environment compared to the UK as a whole. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime and the doubling of burglary and criminal damage cases warrant closer attention, as these shifts could signal emerging challenges that need to be addressed through targeted interventions.

June 2025 marked a sharp rise in vehicle crime, with a 200% increase from 1 to 3 incidents, the most significant jump in the month. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, is noteworthy given that vehicle crime in Borrowash already sits 8% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. Concurrently, burglary and criminal damage each doubled from zero to one incident, highlighting new vulnerabilities. These increases contrast with a 33.3% decline in public order offences, which fell from 3 to 2 cases. The overall crime mix also shifted, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 40.7% of total incidents—nearly double the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained 72% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused policing efforts may be contributing to this suppression. Residents are advised to remain cautious, particularly in areas with higher vehicle presence, as the 200% increase in vehicle crime could indicate heightened opportunities for theft during the summer months.

Borrowash's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 42.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.6 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 30 days, translating to 1 crime per day. This daily figure, while low, underscores the need for vigilance given the month-on-month surge. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 267 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national benchmarks. Despite this, the upward trend in specific crime categories—particularly vehicle crime, burglary, and criminal damage—demands attention. The population context further illustrates that Borrowash's crime profile remains significantly safer than the UK average, with most categories (e.g. anti-social behaviour, public order) reporting rates 70% or more below national levels. However, the 42% increase from May suggests a shift in local patterns that may warrant closer examination in future reports.