Long Eaton Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Long Eaton's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, 1.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent challenge for local authorities, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile. These incidents accounted for 38.5% of all reported crimes, a category that is 20% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 19.4% of total crimes, also significantly higher than the national average. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the transition to darker evenings, and the Halloween period—likely contributes to the elevated levels of violent crime. Shoplifting, while lower than in previous months, still remains 39% above the UK average, suggesting that retail areas in Long Eaton continue to face pressure from theft. The area's built-up nature, combined with its position within the Erewash borough, may explain the higher-than-average rates of anti-social behaviour and violence. These patterns are consistent with other urban centres where concentrated populations and limited public space can amplify certain types of crime. However, the overall rate remains within a range typical for similar-sized built-up areas in the UK, indicating that while Long Eaton is not an outlier, it requires targeted interventions to address specific vulnerabilities.

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all reported crimes in October 2024, a category that is 20% above the UK average. This increase aligns with seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween, which may contribute to heightened incidents. Possession of weapons rose by 100% compared to the previous month, with two incidents reported in October. This jump, from one to two cases, is a stark indicator of a shift in criminal activity patterns. Vehicle crime also increased by 83.3%, rising from six to 11 incidents, which may reflect changes in local traffic patterns or seasonal theft opportunities. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 31.5%, falling from 54 to 37 cases, linked to the end of the holiday shopping season. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Long Eaton, where specific categories show marked shifts while others remain stable.

Long Eaton's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 8.2 per 1,000 residents, a 3.9% increase from the previous month's 7.9 per 1,000. This places the area 1.2% above the UK average. Daily crime activity averaged 10 reported incidents per day over the month, highlighting a persistent local presence of criminal activity. On a monthly scale, one crime occurred for every 122 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. This rate is comparable to other built-up areas in the East Midlands but contrasts with the national average, which sees slightly lower exposure per capita. The population context reveals that while Long Eaton's crime rate is marginally elevated, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable within the community's size. This analysis suggests that while the area is not uniquely vulnerable, the slight upward trend warrants continued attention from residents and local authorities.