Long Eaton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Long Eaton in April 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences making up nearly 37% of all reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences account for just 15% of the total. The area's crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents places it 5.2% above the national average, highlighting a pattern that diverges from the broader UK trend. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, accounts for 13.6% of incidents, significantly below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect the area's specific social dynamics, with anti-social behaviour concentrated in certain neighbourhoods rather than being evenly distributed. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, is 52% higher than the UK average, suggesting that retail environments in Long Eaton may be particularly vulnerable to such activity. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the onset of spring—could influence these patterns, as increased foot traffic in commercial areas may create opportunities for theft, while warmer weather might contribute to higher levels of anti-social behaviour in public spaces. The dominance of violent crimes, however, raises questions about local factors such as community tensions or the presence of high-risk groups. This mix of crime types illustrates an area where both individual and environmental factors intersect to shape the overall crime profile.

April 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 233.3% compared to the previous month, rising from 3 to 10 incidents. This sharp increase may be linked to seasonal changes, as warmer weather typically encourages more outdoor activity and vehicle-related crimes. Similarly, possession of weapons and theft from the person each doubled, with possession of weapons jumping from 0 to 2 incidents—a 100% increase. These spikes could reflect temporary disruptions or shifts in criminal behaviour during the Easter period. Conversely, some categories showed marked declines: robbery fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), and bicycle theft dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), due to reduced cycling during the Easter holidays or increased security measures. The crime mix also shifted with violent crimes outpacing property crimes for the first time in recent months. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.9% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (15% above). This suggests a localised issue that may require targeted interventions. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained well below the UK average, at 1.1 per 1,000, a 17% deficit. This could indicate effective community policing or a lower prevalence of such issues in Long Eaton compared to other areas. For residents, the most immediately relevant insight is the dramatic rise in vehicle crime, which may warrant increased vigilance in parking areas or the use of security devices.

Long Eaton's crime rate in April 2025 (8.1 per 1,000) marked a 3.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.4 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable decline in overall criminal activity. This downward trend, though modest, may be attributed to seasonal factors, as the Easter period often sees fluctuations in crime patterns due to changes in population movement and local events. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. When scaled to the local population of 38,186, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 124 residents. This rate is comparable to other built-up areas within the Erewash region but remains above the UK average. The comparison to the UK average is particularly instructive for specific crime categories: for instance, violence and sexual offences in Long Eaton are 15% higher than the national average, while anti-social behaviour is 17% lower. This contrast underscores the importance of localised factors in shaping crime trends. The previous month's higher rate suggests that April's decline may be part of a broader seasonal pattern, with crime levels typically peaking in the winter months and tapering off as spring progresses. Residents should note that while the overall rate has decreased, the distribution of crimes remains uneven, with certain categories—such as vehicle crime—showing significant increases that may require closer attention.