Breaston and Draycott Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,349 residents, 55 crimes were recorded in August 2025, equating to 7.5 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 7.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to national benchmarks. The crime profile shows a clear focus on violence and sexual offences (36.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.6%) and shoplifting (9.1%). Seasonal factors may influence these patterns, as August is a peak holiday month. While tourism and seasonal absences might typically increase burglary risks, the data shows a notable decrease in criminal damage and arson (-42.9% month-on-month), linked to reduced vandalism during summer holidays. However, the sharp rise in burglary (100% increase) and possession of weapons (100% increase) highlights areas requiring closer attention. The mix of violent and property crimes suggests a combination of local demographics and transient activity, though the overall rate remains below the UK average, indicating effective community policing or environmental factors that may reduce crime opportunities.

August 2025 saw three crime categories reach zero in the previous month, then spike to one incident each: burglary, possession of weapons, and 'other crime'. This 100% increase in these categories raises questions about emerging patterns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 42.9% (from 7 to 4), and vehicle crime dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), potentially reflecting seasonal shifts in outdoor activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (36.4% of total crimes), but this rate was 6% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 23% above the UK average (1.5 per 1,000), which may correlate with increased social interactions during summer. Shoplifting also exceeded the UK average by 11%, linked to retail activity or tourist footfall. For residents, the most immediate concern is the sudden appearance of three previously unrecorded crime types, suggesting the need for updated community awareness initiatives.

The crime rate in August 2025 (7.5 per 1,000) represents a 19.5% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 6.3 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 2 crimes reported each day in Breaston and Draycott, a figure that may feel manageable for a small built-up area but warrants scrutiny given the sharp spikes in certain categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 134 residents, a ratio that places the area in a safer bracket compared to the UK average. However, this monthly exposure metric does not account for the uneven distribution of crime types—while burglary and weapon possession are now present in the data, they were absent in July. The population context also reveals that 55 crimes for 7,349 residents is a low volume relative to the UK's overall rate, but the sudden appearance of previously unrecorded offences suggests the need for targeted monitoring. This contrast between aggregate safety and emerging risks highlights the importance of granular analysis in shaping local policing priorities.