Breaston and Draycott Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Breaston and Draycott’s crime rate in November 2023 was 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 25.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture, though local factors shape the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.9% of all crimes, followed by vehicle crime (12.2%) and public order offences (12.2%). The dominance of violent crime, despite being below the UK average, may be linked to the area’s characteristics as a built-up part of Erewash, where community interactions and local events could influence incident rates. Seasonal factors also played a role: November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night may have contributed to spikes in public order offences, while Black Friday shopping likely increased opportunities for vehicle-related crimes. Conversely, the lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (33% below UK) and criminal damage and arson (49% below) suggest that the area’s social fabric or policing efforts may mitigate certain types of disorder. The balance between property and violent crime—18 violent and 13 property crimes—reflects a mix of personal safety concerns and economic factors, though the overall low rate underscores the area’s comparative security. These patterns align with Erewash’s broader context as a rural district with smaller, more tightly knit communities, where crime may be less frequent but more visible due to the population size.

November 2023 saw sharp increases in public order offences (+150%) and vehicle crime (+100%), driven by heightened activity around Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. These spikes contrast with declines in other theft (-55.6%) and criminal damage and arson (-33.3%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, but they were 3% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of violent crime compared to the national picture. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in the area was 40% above the UK average, a stark outlier that may reflect local factors such as parking arrangements or traffic patterns. For residents, the surge in public order offences—rising from 2 to 5 incidents—signals a need for heightened vigilance during community events. These changes underscore the importance of context-specific analysis, as national averages may not fully capture local dynamics.

Breaston and Draycott's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 17.9% decrease from the previous month’s 6.8 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as safer than the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, with the gap widening to 25.3% below. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in November, a figure that reflects the low overall rate but remains a tangible reminder of local activity. When scaled to the population of 7,349, this translates to one reported crime for every 179 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is a useful metric for understanding risk, it does not account for fluctuations in reporting or seasonal trends. The area’s population size also plays a role—smaller communities often see more pronounced variations in crime rates due to fewer incidents overall, making each occurrence more visible to residents. This context is crucial for interpreting the data without overgeneralizing about the area’s safety profile.