Erewash Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Erewash's overall crime rate in August 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 37.1% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.7%) and shoplifting (10.0%). The seasonal context of August—typically a peak holiday month—may have influenced patterns, though the lower-than-average rate suggests local factors are mitigating some risks. The area's crime profile shows notable deviations from the UK average: public order offences (21% above) and shoplifting (11% above) stand out as categories where Erewash exceeds national levels, while anti-social behaviour (11% below) and other theft (41% below) fall significantly short. This contrast highlights the combination of local characteristics, such as the presence of tourist attractions during peak season, which could drive public order issues, and strong community policing efforts that may suppress other crime types. The dominance of violent crime, despite the overall lower rate, indicates a need for targeted interventions in this category. Meanwhile, the absence of bicycle theft and the sharp decline in vehicle crime (49% below UK average) suggest that infrastructure or environmental factors in Erewash may be deterring certain types of property crime.

August saw a dramatic 500% increase in theft from the person, with incidents rising from 1 to 6. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights a sharp focus on personal property crimes in the area. Burglary rates also rose by 52.4%, from 21 to 32 incidents, marking a notable shift in property crime trends. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 60%, from 5 to 2, a drop that may reflect seasonal changes in outdoor activity or improved security measures. Public order offences, at 0.7 per 1,000, were 21% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could indicate a unique local context such as increased social gatherings or events in the area. This contrast with other categories, like vehicle crime (49% below UK average), underscores the uneven distribution of crime types in Erewash.

Erewash's crime rate in August 2025 fell by 15.8% compared to July, dropping from 8.6 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though August's data reveals a nuanced picture. On a daily basis, 27 crimes were reported each day in August, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, reflects the area's relatively stable crime environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains below the UK average for most comparable areas. With a population of 114,253, Erewash's lower-than-average crime rate suggests a community with strong local policing efforts or demographic factors contributing to reduced criminal activity. However, this aggregate measure does not capture variations in specific crime types, which require deeper analysis.