Erewash Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 114,253, Erewash recorded 845 crimes in December 2023, translating to a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 2.8% above the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.6% of all reports—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed at 9.7%, while criminal damage and arson made up 8.5% of the total. Seasonal factors likely influenced these figures, with December’s dark evenings and Christmas shopping peak potentially contributing to higher reports of violence and property crime. The area’s mix of urban and rural characteristics may also play a role, as retail hubs and residential areas can both drive different crime patterns. While violent crime dominated, property-related offences remained relatively stable compared to the UK average, suggesting a balance between community-focused and economic factors in shaping local crime trends.

December 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 33.3% compared to November, rising from 33 to 44 incidents. This may reflect heightened activity during the Christmas holiday period, when homes are often unoccupied. Conversely, robbery fell sharply by 66.7%, dropping from six to two reports—a potential indicator of successful community policing efforts or seasonal changes in criminal opportunity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, with a rate of 3.3 per 1,000—26% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 25% below the UK rate, possibly due to local initiatives addressing nuisance crime. Daily crime figures averaged 27 incidents, a figure residents may find useful for contextualising local safety. Other theft rose by 16%, while theft from the person and robbery both declined, highlighting the uneven impact of seasonal factors on different crime types.

The crime rate in December 2023 (7.4 per 1,000) marked a 7.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000, suggesting a seasonal decline in overall criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents—a monthly exposure rate that provides context for individual risk. Daily crime counts averaged 27 incidents, a figure that may help residents gauge local crime density against broader trends. While Erewash’s overall rate slightly exceeds the UK average, specific categories like violence and sexual offences show marked divergence. This contrast with the UK’s lower rate for anti-social behaviour and other theft underscores regional differences in policing priorities and community dynamics. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the slight above-average rate, Erewash’s crime levels remain within a range consistent with similar-sized areas across the UK.