Erewash Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Erewash recorded a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.4% below the UK average. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately 27 crimes per 114,253 residents, or one crime for every 139 people over the course of the month. The most significant contributors to the local crime picture were violence and sexual offences (41.9% of all crimes), shoplifting (13.4%), and anti-social behaviour (13.1%). These patterns align with the area's character as a mixed rural-urban district with a significant retail presence, particularly in its market town centres. The high rate of violence and sexual offences may be influenced by the seasonal context of November, with darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night potentially increasing opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, shoplifting's elevated rate compared to the UK average (59% above) suggests that Erewash's retail areas remain vulnerable to theft, due to the timing of Black Friday sales and the concentration of stores in specific parts of the district. Anti-social behaviour, which was 6% below the UK average, may reflect the effectiveness of local community initiatives in managing public order, though this remains a topic for further analysis. The overall crime rate's proximity to the UK average indicates that Erewash's residents face a risk profile broadly in line with national trends, albeit with distinct local variations in the types of crime experienced.

November 2025 saw a sharp 166.7% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 3 to 8 cases. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may signal increased tensions during the darker evenings of the month. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 50% compared to October, likely due to reduced daylight hours deterring opportunistic theft. Shoplifting remained high, with rates 59% above the UK average, suggesting that retail areas in Erewash continue to face pressure from theft. The decrease in bicycle theft by two-thirds could be linked to seasonal factors, such as fewer cyclists on the roads during colder weather. These fluctuations illustrate how local conditions interact with crime patterns, even as the overall rate remains stable relative to the UK average.

Erewash's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 6.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.7 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift into darker evenings, which may reduce opportunities for outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 27 crimes reported each day, a figure that translates to a localised risk of one crime occurring for every 139 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to areas with higher rates. The drop from October's rate may also reflect the end of Black Friday shopping activity, which often correlates with increased retail crime. However, the persistence of certain crime types, such as violence and sexual offences, indicates ongoing challenges that require targeted community engagement.