Borrowash Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked a significant decline in crime across Borrowash, a built-up area within Erewash. The overall crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents represents a 66.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s relative safety. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 63.2% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting (10.5%) and vehicle crime (10.5%). This violent crime dominance aligns with Borrowash’s character as a mixed-use urban centre with retail and community hubs that may contribute to higher interpersonal crime rates. Seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and Halloween activities likely influenced patterns, though the sharp drop from September’s 3.9 per 1,000 rate suggests broader trends at play. The area’s low property crime rate—just 6 incidents compared to 12 violent crimes—contrasts with national averages, where property crime typically dominates. This inversion may reflect Borrowash’s compact layout and active community policing efforts, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. The month’s data illustrates a combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with violent crime remaining a priority for local authorities despite the overall positive trend.

October 2025 saw a 32.1% year-on-year decline in Borrowash’s crime rate, driven by a 20% increase in violent crimes (from 10 to 12) and sharp rises in shoplifting (+100%) and vehicle crime (+100%). While these increases in specific categories may seem concerning, they remain significantly below UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Borrowash are 36% lower than the national rate of 2.7 per 1,000, and shoplifting is 52% below the UK’s 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, other theft and anti-social behaviour fell by 75% each, suggesting targeted interventions may be working. The crime mix shifted with violent crimes now comprising 63.2% of all incidents—double the share of property crimes. This reflects Borrowash’s unique profile as a small urban area where community interactions and retail presence may heighten interpersonal conflicts. Residents might find the 10.5% share of shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it highlights vulnerabilities in local retail security despite the overall downward trend.

Borrowash’s October 2025 crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 32.1% decrease from September’s 3.9 per 1,000, a shift that translates to roughly one reported crime every 379 residents over the month. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s compact population of 7,207. When contextualised against the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Borrowash’s rate remains strikingly low—66.2% below the national benchmark. This disparity highlights the area’s effectiveness in crime prevention, though it also raises questions about whether such low rates are sustainable given the recent spikes in shoplifting and vehicle crime. The monthly exposure metric—1 crime per 379 residents—provides a tangible benchmark for residents, showing that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is minimal. However, the 75% drop in anti-social behaviour and other theft suggests that targeted measures, such as increased patrols or community engagement, may have had a measurable impact. These figures underscore the importance of maintaining current strategies while addressing emerging trends like the rise in vehicle-related incidents.