Breaston and Draycott Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Breaston and Draycott recorded a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents in May 2023, 13.7% below the UK average of 8.0. This marks a notable improvement in safety compared to the national picture, with several crime categories significantly underperforming against UK norms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of total crimes, a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 — 17% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, while contributing 37.3% of total crimes, showed mixed results against UK averages: anti-social behaviour was 5% above the national rate, while public order offences were 82% above. This contrast highlights the area’s unique challenges, possibly linked to its built-up character within Erewash, where social interactions in public spaces may amplify certain types of disorder. The seasonal context of May — with longer evenings and bank holidays — likely contributed to increased socialising and outdoor activity, which may explain the elevated public order offences. However, the overall crime rate remains comparatively low, suggesting that local initiatives or community dynamics may be effectively mitigating broader trends. Vehicle crime, burglary, and criminal damage all fell well below UK averages, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (68% below the UK rate) and vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (33% below). These reductions could reflect lower foot traffic in residential areas or the absence of high-value assets that might attract targeted crime. The balance between property and violent crime is also noteworthy: 56% of crimes were violent, compared to 44% property-related, a mix that may reflect the area’s demographic profile and the nature of its built-up environment.

May 2023 saw sharp increases in shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, and possession of weapons, though these were offset by significant declines in burglary and criminal damage. Shoplifting, for instance, surged by 200% from one to three incidents, likely tied to the extended evenings and increased foot traffic associated with May’s bank holidays. Anti-social behaviour doubled to 10 incidents, a 100% month-on-month rise, which may be connected to the same seasonal factors. However, burglary and criminal damage both fell by 50%, from two to one and four to two respectively, suggesting that targeted efforts — or environmental factors — may be reducing opportunities for such crimes. The category of public order offences stood out as 82% above the UK average, a stark deviation that could indicate challenges in managing public spaces during peak social hours. Conversely, violence and sexual offences were 17% below the UK average, a positive divergence that may reflect the area’s lower population density or effective policing in high-risk zones. For residents, the most immediate concern might be the spike in anti-social behaviour, which rose to 10 incidents — a figure that, while still modest, underscores the need for community engagement in managing public spaces.

The crime rate in May 2023 (6.9 per 1,000) represents a 24.4% increase from April’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000.7% below the UK average. This monthly shift translates to a daily crime count of approximately two incidents — a figure that, while not alarmingly high, reflects the area’s relatively active social calendar. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the lower quartile of UK statistics. This figure is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates the low probability of being directly affected by crime. The population context further underscores this: with 7,349 residents, the area’s crime numbers are distributed across a relatively small community, which may enhance the visibility of incidents and foster quicker community responses. Comparing this to the previous month’s rate, the increase is likely attributable to the seasonal factors of May — longer evenings and bank holidays — which often correlate with higher levels of outdoor activity and associated risks. Despite this uptick, the area’s overall crime rate remains in line with its historical trend of being below the UK average, suggesting that systemic factors — such as community cohesion or policing strategies — continue to play a role in maintaining lower crime levels.