Borrowash Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2025, Borrowash, a built-up area within Erewash, recorded a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents—50% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national trends underscores the area’s unique crime profile, which is dominated by violent crimes. Of the 28 total crimes reported, 16 were classified as violence and sexual offences, accounting for 57.1% of the total. This figure is significantly higher than the UK average for this category, where violent crimes constitute 19% of all incidents. The dominance of violent crime over property crime in Borrowash may reflect local socioeconomic factors, such as a higher proportion of transient populations or specific community dynamics that contribute to interpersonal conflict. Seasonal context also plays a role: March, with its transition to spring and lengthening evenings, may influence crime patterns by altering outdoor activity levels and opportunities for certain offences. However, the area’s overall safety remains evident, with property crimes—such as burglary, vehicle crime, and shoplifting—remaining well below UK averages. For instance, burglary rates in Borrowash were 64% lower than the UK average, and vehicle crime was 74% below. These figures suggest that while violent crime is a pressing concern, the area’s property crime environment is relatively secure. The interplay between these factors—seasonal changes, local demographics, and comparative crime rates—illustrates an area where community-focused policing and environmental design may play a critical role in mitigating violence while maintaining low levels of property-related offences.

March 2025 revealed a significant shift in crime composition, with violent crimes dominating at 57.1% of total incidents—16 cases—compared to just five property crimes. This imbalance, while not uncommon in built-up areas with higher population density, contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violent crimes account for 19% of the total. The month-on-month data shows a 300% surge in public order offences, rising from one to four incidents, a spike that may reflect changes in community activity or policing focus during the spring transition. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 66.7% (from three to one case), a decline that could indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities in residential areas. Violence and sexual offences in Borrowash were 19% below the UK average, a figure that may be attributed to local initiatives or demographic factors not explicitly detailed in the data.

Borrowash's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 9.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with broader patterns observed in built-up areas during early spring, when seasonal transitions may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 257 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, Borrowash recorded approximately one crime per day, a rate that, while low, remains consistent with the area’s historical profile as a relatively safe built-up zone. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the crime rate here is significantly lower than the UK average, with the 50% deficit in overall crime rate suggesting systemic differences in policing, demographics, or socioeconomic factors compared to other regions. These figures offer a tangible benchmark for residents, illustrating that while crime exists, its frequency is markedly lower than national averages.