Borrowash Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Borrowash’s crime profile in May 2025 reflected a continued divergence from national trends, with a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents—67.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s status as a largely rural built-up zone within Erewash, where limited commercial density and sparse population likely contribute to its low crime levels. The most prevalent category of crime remained violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.6% of all reported incidents. Despite this, the rate for these offences (1.4 per 1,000) was 51% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may be partly explained by the area’s limited nightlife and reduced public congregation spaces. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 15.8% of crimes, yet remained 72% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with the area’s likely lower levels of social interaction compared to urban centres. Public order offences, though rising sharply in May, still placed Borrowash 31% below the UK average, suggesting that local governance and community engagement efforts may be effectively mitigating such incidents. Seasonal factors also played a role, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may have influenced the slight upticks in public order and drug-related crimes, though these remain far below national benchmarks. The low overall crime rate, coupled with the area’s demographic characteristics, suggests that Borrowash’s unique geographic and social context is a key driver in maintaining its position well below the UK average.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing sharp increases. Drugs-related offences rose by 100% from zero to one incident, while possession of weapons also surged by 100%, marking a significant uptick despite remaining below the UK average. Public order offences tripled, jumping from zero to three, though this still placed Borrowash 31% below the UK average for this category. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 50% (from two to one), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 40% (from five to three), suggesting potential success in community-focused initiatives or seasonal changes. The overall crime mix remained heavily skewed toward violent offences—accounting for 52.6% of all reported crimes—despite these shifts. This concentration of violence and sexual offences, which are 51% below the UK average, highlights a unique challenge for local authorities, as the area’s low population density may limit opportunities for such crimes but does not eliminate them entirely.

Borrowash's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% decrease from the previous month's 2.8 per 1,000. This small but consistent decline aligns with broader seasonal trends observed in similar built-up areas, where crime rates often dip during spring as community activities shift outdoors. On a daily basis, 19 total crimes were reported over 31 days, equating to roughly 1 crime per day—a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. When scaled to the area's population of 7,207, this translates to one reported crime for every 379 residents over the course of the month. While this exposure is lower than the UK average, localised factors—such as the area’s relatively low population density and limited commercial activity—likely contribute to this disparity. The monthly exposure metric, though static, offers a snapshot of how crime intersects with daily life in Borrowash, where most residents are unlikely to encounter a crime during their time in the area.