Breaston and Draycott Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

January 2024 saw Breaston and Draycott maintain a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 59.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area’s generally safer profile, a trend consistent with its built-up character within the Erewash district. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 27.3%. Both categories remained well below their respective UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 54% below and anti-social behaviour at 19% below. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as January’s post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours typically reduce outdoor activity and retail footfall, which may partly explain the lower rates of property crimes and vehicle-related incidents. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—despite its still-low absolute numbers—suggests a potential need for community-focused interventions, particularly as this category increased by 200% compared to the previous month. The area’s overall crime picture remains stable, but the interplay between local demographics and seasonal rhythms continues to shape its crime profile in ways that require nuanced understanding.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was the 200% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from two to six incidents. This surge, while significant, still kept the category 19% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. Conversely, violent crimes fell sharply by 71%, dropping from 31 to 9, a decline that aligns with January’s typically reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours. Other notable shifts included an 85.7% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from seven to one incident, likely reflecting seasonal changes in parking patterns or reduced traffic during the post-holiday period. Meanwhile, the rise in 'other crime' and 'drugs' categories—each doubling from zero to one incident—suggests a need for further local analysis to understand emerging trends. For residents, the daily crime rate of approximately one incident per day offers a tangible measure of the area’s current safety profile.

The crime rate in Breaston and Draycott for January 2024 dropped by 59.3% compared to the previous month, falling from 7.4 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This marks a significant shift in the local crime profile, with daily crime activity averaging just one reported incident per day over the 31-day period. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the monthly exposure translates to one crime occurring for every 334 residents, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low crime environment compared to national averages. The reduction in violent crimes, which fell by 71% from 31 to 9, aligns with typical January patterns of reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—jumping from two to six incidents—suggests a possible shift in community dynamics or unmet needs during the post-holiday period. These figures, when contextualised against the area’s built-up nature and Erewash’s broader characteristics, illustrate how local factors can drive distinct crime trends even within a low-crime region.