Long Eaton Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 38,186, 296 crimes reported in December 2025 translates to 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents — 11.4% above the UK average of 7.0. This rate places Long Eaton in a position where crime is higher than the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.6% of all crimes, a significant share that exceeds the UK average for this category by 36%. Shoplifting followed at 13.2%, nearly double the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000. The seasonal context of December — with its Christmas shopping peak, extended evenings, and holiday-related absences — likely contributes to this profile. Retail areas in Long Eaton, such as the town centre, may see heightened activity during this period, potentially explaining the elevated shoplifting rates. Meanwhile, the high proportion of violence and sexual offences could reflect the impact of seasonal social gatherings and increased alcohol consumption in public spaces. The data also reveals a stark contrast in property crime: while shoplifting is high, burglary and vehicle crime are below the UK average, suggesting that the built-up area’s infrastructure or policing may deter certain types of property crime. These findings illustrate a community where public safety concerns are concentrated in interpersonal violence and retail theft, areas that may require targeted interventions during the festive season.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary (+166.7%) and other crime (+133.3%) compared to November, with burglary rising from three to eight incidents. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, such as homes being unoccupied over the holidays or increased opportunity for targeted crimes. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 27.8% (54 to 39), potentially reflecting tighter retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during the Christmas rush. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 34.1% (41 to 27), due to heightened community awareness during the festive season. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, at 3.5 per 1,000 — 36% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by Long Eaton’s built-up character, where public spaces and nightlife areas could contribute to higher interpersonal crime rates. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, still accounts for 9.1% of total crimes, indicating that localised issues such as noise complaints or nuisance behaviour persist. Residents may find the 11.4% above-UK-average rate for violence and sexual offences particularly concerning, as this category directly impacts personal safety and community cohesion.

The crime rate in Long Eaton for December 2025 (7.8 per 1,000) was 1.7% higher than the previous month’s rate of 7.6, indicating a stable trend with no significant fluctuation. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day — a figure that may seem high to residents but is consistent with the built-up nature of the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 129 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while slightly elevated compared to the UK average, remains within a range that reflects the area’s population density and urban characteristics. When scaled to the local population, this means that the average resident faced a 0.78% chance of being directly affected by a crime during December. This statistic, though abstract, provides context for community planning and resource allocation. The comparison to the UK average also highlights that while Long Eaton is not an outlier in terms of overall crime, its specific challenges — such as violence and shoplifting — require tailored approaches. For example, the 75% above-UK-average rate for shoplifting suggests that retail-focused policing or community engagement in high-traffic areas may be necessary to address this disparity.