Erewash Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Erewash during April 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by seasonal and local dynamics. With a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents — exactly matching the UK average — the area’s data underscores a mix of persistent and emerging trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 37.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and public order offences (9.6%). This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and community disruptions, which may partly explain the elevated rates in categories like public order (30% above the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (5% above). The seasonal context of April, with its Easter holidays and springtime outdoor activity, likely contributes to increased public spaces interactions, which could drive incidents of anti-social behaviour and disorder. Property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remain below the UK average, reflecting a relatively lower incidence of theft and burglary in Erewash compared to the national picture. This contrast highlights the area’s unique characteristics, influenced by its urban-rural mix and the presence of community-focused initiatives that may deter certain types of crime. The balance between violent and property crime also hints at underlying socioeconomic factors, such as the presence of local businesses or public services that may generate both opportunities for crime and community engagement efforts to mitigate it. While the overall rate aligns with the UK, the specific distribution of offences offers insight into the area’s priorities for crime prevention and policing strategies.

April 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with some areas rising sharply while others declined. Theft from the person surged by 200% compared to March, jumping from one to three incidents, a change that could signal increased vulnerability in public spaces during the Easter period. Similarly, possession of weapons rose by 150%, from two to five cases, a figure that may reflect heightened tensions or specific incidents requiring further attention. Bicycle theft also doubled, though it remains well below the UK average. Conversely, robbery fell by 71.4%, dropping from seven to two cases, suggesting potential improvements in security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. Drugs-related offences decreased by 33.3%, from 21 to 14, linked to seasonal patterns or enforcement efforts. Violence and sexual offences, however, saw a 15.6% decline, from 390 to 329, a reduction that may indicate the effectiveness of targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in crime trends. The data also reveals that Erewash’s public order offences are 30% above the UK average, a disparity that could be tied to the area’s local events or community dynamics. These shifts highlight the need for tailored strategies to address rising concerns while building on the positive trends in other areas.

Erewash’s crime rate in April 2025 remained stable at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, a 1.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This slight decline suggests a generally consistent trend, though the overall rate remains aligned with the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 29 crimes per day over the month, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 130 residents over the course of April — a monthly exposure rate that places Erewash in line with broader national patterns. While this statistic does not directly compare to UK-wide figures (as no such data is provided), it offers a local context for understanding the impact of crime on daily life. The population of 114,253 residents further contextualises these numbers, showing that the crime rate, though not exceptionally high, remains a factor in community safety planning. The comparison to the previous month also highlights that Erewash’s crime profile is relatively stable, with no major spikes or drops that would suggest a sudden shift in underlying factors. This stability, combined with the specific increases and decreases in certain categories, underscores the importance of monitoring trends over time to identify areas for targeted action.