Borrowash Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

January 2026 marked a significant shift in Borrowash’s crime profile, with the most dramatic month-on-month change being a 100% increase in violent and sexual offences. This surge, from 7 to 14 incidents, pushed the category to 46.7% of total crimes, the highest share of any type in the month. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 38.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a consistent trend that reflects broader safety measures or community resilience. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and vehicle crime—accounted for 66.7% of all incidents, with the latter two categories showing sharp month-on-month increases. Seasonal factors may have contributed to these patterns: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall likely influenced both the rise in violent incidents and the lower prevalence of property crimes typically tied to commercial activity. While anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime rose sharply, other thefts and criminal damage fell, suggesting a combination of local dynamics. The area’s crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with violent crime rates lower than national levels, though the spikes in specific categories warrant attention. This data highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing rapid increases, even as the broader trend of reduced crime persists.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 100% increase in violent and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 14 incidents. This surge, combined with a 400% jump in anti-social behaviour (from 1 to 5), underscores a sharp shift in the crime profile. Vehicle crime also saw a 300% increase, from 1 to 4, a rise that places this category 62% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. In contrast, other thefts decreased by 33.3%, from 3 to 2, a decline that aligns with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 in Borrowash is 24% below the UK average, a contrast to the 62% gap seen in vehicle crime. Residents may find the spike in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as it rose from a single incident to five—a figure that, while still low, suggests a potential focal point for local action.

Borrowash’s January 2026 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents represents a 66.4% increase from December 2025’s 2.5 per 1,000. This shift, while significant, still places the area 38.2% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the month saw one reported crime for every 240 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area’s population of 7,207. This monthly exposure rate suggests that, over the course of the year, an average resident would encounter roughly five such incidents. The change in crime mix also reflects a shift from property-focused offences to a more violent profile, with violent crimes accounting for 46.7% of total incidents—double the UK average for this category. This shift may partly explain the area’s divergence from national trends, as seasonal factors like post-holiday periods and reduced retail activity could influence the balance of crime types. While the increase is notable, the overall rate remains markedly lower than the UK average, indicating that Borrowash’s broader safety profile remains intact despite the month’s fluctuations.