Breaston and Draycott Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Breaston and Draycott, the crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 in July 2025 translates to a risk of one reported crime for every 160 residents over the course of the month. This figure, while slightly higher than June’s 4.8 per 1,000, remains 26.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crime category—violence and sexual offences—accounted for 41.3% of all incidents, a share that may be influenced by the summer months, when increased social interactions in public spaces could heighten the likelihood of such offences. However, the area’s rate of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category is 14% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors, such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics, may be playing a role in mitigating these risks. The balance between violent and property crimes also offers insight: 41.3% of total crimes were violent, while property crimes accounted for 34.8% (16 out of 46), indicating a relatively even distribution that may reflect the area’s mixed use of space, with both residential and commercial zones contributing to different types of incidents. Seasonal context further shapes these patterns—July, as a peak summer month, sees higher foot traffic, more outdoor events, and extended hours of daylight, all of which can influence crime dynamics. For instance, the surge in criminal damage and arson may be linked to the increased visibility of public spaces during festivals or events, while the decrease in anti-social behaviour could be attributed to fewer opportunities for such conduct during school holidays. This interplay between local geography, seasonal activity, and demographic factors creates a crime profile that, while not immune to fluctuations, remains significantly below national benchmarks. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000, 23% below the UK average) may also be indicative of effective retail security measures or the area’s smaller population size, which could reduce the scale of such incidents. As the summer season progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to ensure that any shifts in crime patterns are addressed proactively, maintaining the area’s position as a safer-than-average community within Erewash.

July 2025 saw a dramatic 250% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from two incidents in June to seven. This surge, while small in absolute terms, may partly explain shifts in local enforcement priorities, particularly in areas with recent infrastructure developments or public spaces prone to vandalism. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 36.4% compared to June, a drop from 11 to 7 incidents, possibly linked to the summer holidays reducing opportunities for such behaviour in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (41.3% of total crimes), remained 14% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, suggesting that local policing strategies or community initiatives may be effective in mitigating these incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell 23% below the UK average, a statistic that could reassure residents frequenting local retail areas, particularly given the area’s relatively low population density. The increase in drugs-related offences—doubling from zero to one incident—though minor, may signal emerging patterns that require monitoring in the context of summer festivals and events, where unregulated gatherings could create new risk vectors.

In July 2025, Breaston and Draycott recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 31.5% increase from June’s 4.8 per 1,000. This rise, though significant, still leaves the area 26.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Translating this into daily terms, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the dynamic nature of local crime patterns during peak summer months. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 160 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in a built-up area within Erewash, where population density and community engagement may act as natural deterrents. The area’s population of 7,349 residents means that the 46 total crimes reported in July equate to a manageable level of risk when scaled to population size, though the upward trend from June suggests local factors—such as increased foot traffic during festivals or seasonal events—may be influencing crime dynamics. This monthly exposure, while below national benchmarks, requires ongoing monitoring to ensure that emerging patterns do not shift further.