Breaston and Draycott Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 presented a mixed picture of crime in Breaston and Draycott, a built-up area within Erewash. The overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents placed the area 46.8% below the UK average, highlighting its status as a relatively safe location. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes, though this rate is 47% lower than the national average. Shoplifting, the second most frequent category, saw a notable 54.5% month-on-month decline, potentially linked to Halloween preparations or seasonal retail activity. Anti-social behaviour, which fell by 42.9%, was 60% below the UK average, suggesting strong community engagement or effective local interventions. Seasonal factors played a role in shaping these patterns, as the clocks went back and darker evenings may have influenced both criminal opportunities and police visibility. While the area's low crime rate is consistent with its character as a smaller, more tightly-knit community, the sharp rise in 'other crime' and 'other theft' categories indicates areas for further analysis. These increases, though not directly tied to specific crime types, may reflect evolving challenges such as digital crime or unregulated economic activity. The overall profile remains reassuringly low compared to national benchmarks, though the data underscores the need for continued monitoring of emerging trends.

October 2025 marked a significant shift in crime patterns, with sharp declines in shoplifting (-54.5%) and vehicle crime (-50.0%) compared to the previous month. These decreases may reflect heightened awareness during Halloween or increased police presence in retail areas. Conversely, other crime and other theft both rose by 200.0%, suggesting emerging issues that require closer examination. Violence and sexual offences remained 47% below the UK average, despite comprising the largest share (33.3%) of local crimes. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 42.9%, though this category remains 60% below the UK average. The rise in 'other crime'—a category not explicitly defined in the data—could indicate unreported or under-recorded incidents, such as cybercrime or fraud, which may be more prevalent in this area than nationally.

Breaston and Draycott's crime rate in October 2025 fell by 25.0% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.4 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as shorter evenings and Halloween activities may have reduced opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-245 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the month, reflecting a relatively low exposure compared to the UK average. Daily crime figures show one incident occurred for every 31 residents in October, a rate that remains consistent with historical trends for this built-up area. The population context highlights that 7,349 residents share a total of 30 crimes, suggesting a dispersed risk profile across the community. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which stands at 7.7 per 1,000, reinforcing the area's status as a safer-than-average location.