Breaston and Draycott Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Breaston and Draycott's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture underscores the area's relatively low exposure to crime. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 36.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (7 incidents, 21.2%) and other theft (4 incidents, 12.1%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up residential community within Erewash, where interpersonal crime tends to dominate over property crime. The decline in violence and sexual offences compared to April may be partially explained by the seasonal transition to longer evenings, which can foster greater community engagement and reduce opportunities for criminal activity. However, the data also reveals a potential vulnerability in retail areas, as shoplifting incidents rose sharply by 300% in May, likely linked to the extended daylight hours that support longer retail operating hours. This increase, while significant, remains below the UK average for the category. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and increased outdoor socialising—may have contributed to the overall reduction in violent crime, though it also created conditions that could be exploited by opportunistic thieves. The area's low crime rates, particularly when compared to the national average, suggest a strong community policing presence and a generally safe environment for residents. However, the spike in shoplifting and criminal damage highlights the need for targeted interventions in retail and public spaces during peak seasonal periods.

May 2025 saw a marked decrease in violence and sexual offences, with a 25% reduction from April's 16 incidents to 12, a decline that aligns with the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000 residents). Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 41.7%, from 12 to 7 incidents, a shift that may reflect the influence of longer evenings encouraging more community interaction. However, shoplifting increased by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, despite remaining 25% below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000). This surge may be linked to the extended daylight hours in May, which can extend retail operating hours and create opportunities for opportunistic theft. Criminal damage and arson also rose sharply by 200%, from 1 to 3 incidents, a figure that remains below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). These increases, while concerning, are isolated compared to the broader trend of declining crime rates in the area. The most common offences remained violence and sexual offences (36.4% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.2%) and other theft (12.1%). This distribution highlights a continued focus on interpersonal crime over property crime, a pattern consistent with the area's character as a built-up residential community.

Breaston and Draycott's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 19.5% decrease from the previous month's 5.6 per 1,000. This decline reflects a broader seasonal trend observed in the area during spring, when extended daylight hours and increased community engagement may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 223 residents, a figure that contextualises the low level of activity relative to the population. This statistic provides a tangible measure of safety for residents, highlighting that the area's crime profile is less intense than the national average. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the rarity of incidents, with each resident facing a 1-in-223 chance of being directly affected by crime over the month. These figures, when considered together, illustrate a stable and low-crime environment that contrasts sharply with the national picture. The area's built-up character within Erewash, combined with its relatively small population, likely contributes to the lower crime rates observed compared to larger urban centres.