Borrowash Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.1% of all reported crimes in Borrowash during February 2026, making them the dominant category in the area's crime profile. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (17.9%) and burglary (14.3%), with the latter standing out as 140% above the UK average. The overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents was 39.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower level of criminal activity in this compact built-up area. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributed to the lower overall rate, though fluctuations in specific categories such as burglary and shoplifting suggest localized factors at play. The area's clustered residential layout and proximity to Erewash's central services may influence crime patterns, potentially creating conditions where property-related offences are more prevalent than in more dispersed communities. While the overall rate aligns with the typical low-frequency pattern seen in smaller built-up areas, the sharp rise in shoplifting and burglary underscores the need for targeted measures to address these emerging trends. The relatively low rate of violent crime, particularly the 44% gap between Borrowash's rate (1.3 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.3 per 1,000), may be partly explained by the area's community policing efforts and limited public spaces, which could act as natural deterrents for certain types of crime. However, the small sample size of 28 total crimes means that even minor shifts in individual categories can have a proportionally larger impact on the overall picture, necessitating careful monitoring of trends over time.

February 2026 saw a sharp 100% increase in shoplifting, with one incident reported compared to none in January. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts with a 75% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from four to one. The shift in crime mix reveals a notable trend: while property-related offences (burglary, shoplifting) increased, violent crimes (violence and sexual offences) decreased by 35.7%, from 14 to 9. This decline in violent crime brings Borrowash's rate for this category to 1.3 per 1,000, 44% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. However, burglary remains a standout concern, with its rate at 0.6 per 1,000—140% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect local factors such as the area's built-up character, which can create more opportunities for residential intrusions compared to more spread-out rural settings. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the winter months. The simultaneous 100% rise in public order offences, though limited to two incidents, highlights the need for ongoing community engagement to address emerging issues. The drop in vehicle crime could be linked to reduced traffic during the winter months, though this remains speculative without further data.

Borrowash's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 6.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical pre-spring lull in activity observed in smaller built-up areas during winter months. Over the 28-day period, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its population of 7,207. When scaled to the local population, this means that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 257 residents. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low level of crime in Borrowash compared to larger urban centres, where higher population densities often correlate with more frequent incidents. The area's compact built-up nature may contribute to this lower exposure, as community policing and limited public spaces can naturally deter certain types of crime. However, the small sample size of 28 total crimes means that fluctuations in individual categories—such as the rise in burglary—can have a proportionally larger impact on the overall crime picture. The built-up character of Borrowash, with its clustered residential areas and limited open spaces, may also influence the distribution of crime types, creating conditions where property-related offences are more prevalent than in more dispersed communities. This dynamic is further amplified by the area's proximity to Erewash's central services, which may attract both residents and transient populations, affecting local crime patterns in ways that require tailored analysis.