Breaston and Draycott Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Breaston and Draycott’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This significant gap underscores the area’s status as one of the safer built-up locations in the country. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56.7% of all reported incidents—nearly double the share of the next most frequent category, criminal damage and arson (10.0%). The dominance of violent crime may be linked to the area’s character as a small, possibly mixed-use community where public spaces are central to daily life. Seasonal factors such as dark evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night likely contributed to the spike in violence and public order offences, though these remain well below UK averages. Shoplifting and anti-social behaviour were also underrepresented, with rates 37% and 91% below the UK average, respectively, suggesting that local retail and community dynamics may not foster the conditions typically associated with these crimes. The overall crime profile in November reflects a combination of low baseline activity and the influence of specific events, with no major spikes in property crime to disrupt the area’s generally secure environment.

Violence and sexual offences saw a sharp 70% increase in November 2025, rising from 10 to 17 cases. This surge, though still 11% below the UK average, may partly reflect the impact of Bonfire Night events, which often draw crowds to public spaces. Public order offences also rose sharply, doubling from 0 to 3 incidents—a 100% increase—potentially linked to the same seasonal factors. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 75%, dropping from 4 to 1 case, suggesting a possible reduction in alcohol-related incidents during the month. Other theft and other crime categories both decreased by two-thirds, indicating a temporary decline in minor offences. These shifts highlight the volatility of crime in response to specific events, with violent crime emerging as the dominant concern despite the area’s overall safety profile.

Breaston and Draycott's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in crime patterns, despite seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate and reflects the community's relatively safe environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 245 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 7,349, this translates to a monthly exposure rate that is markedly lower than the UK average. The combination of low daily crime counts and the area’s small population size means that residents are less likely to encounter crime compared to the national picture, reinforcing the area’s position as a safer-than-average location within the UK.