Long Eaton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Long Eaton’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.5% above the UK average. This figure highlights a built-up area’s unique challenges, where concentrated populations and commercial activity create distinct crime dynamics. The most prominent crime types were violence and sexual offences (42.7% of total incidents), shoplifting (12.5%), and public order offences (10.5%), all of which exceeded national averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, were 31% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent issue in the area. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, was 61% above the UK average, a significant divergence that may reflect local retail environments or enforcement practices. Public order offences also exceeded national rates by 74%, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in community spaces. The seasonal context of January—marked by reduced daylight and post-holiday economic activity—likely contributes to these patterns, as shorter days and lower foot traffic in commercial areas may create opportunities for property crimes. However, the rise in burglary, despite these seasonal factors, indicates a potential shift in criminal behavior toward residential properties, influenced by winter home occupancy rates or other local conditions. This data illustrates how Long Eaton’s built-up character, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, interacts with national trends to shape its crime profile. The area’s proximity to Erewash, a region with varied land use, may further amplify these dynamics, though more localized analysis would be needed to confirm specific drivers.

The most striking change in January 2025 was the 175% surge in burglary, with incidents rising from 4 to 11. This jump, though modest in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 105.6% increase in shoplifting, which climbed from 18 to 37. Both spikes occurred despite January’s typically low retail footfall, a seasonal factor that usually curtails property crimes. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 39.5%, dropping from 43 to 26, a decline that may reflect community initiatives or temporary reductions in public gatherings. Violent crimes—accounting for 42.7% of total incidents—remained 31% above the UK average, with 126 reported cases. This figure underscores a persistent challenge in Long Eaton, where violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile. Shoplifting’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents was 61% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may relate to local retail infrastructure or enforcement strategies. Residents might find the 10 daily crime figure (based on January’s 295 total incidents) a useful benchmark for understanding local risk. The sharp rise in burglary, despite the post-holiday lull in retail activity, suggests a possible shift in criminal focus toward residential properties, linked to increased home occupancy during the winter months.

Long Eaton’s crime rate in January 2025 rose to 7.7 per 1,000 residents, a 7.4% increase from the previous month’s 7.2 per 1,000. This places the area 8.5% above the UK average, though the pace of change mirrors broader national trends. Daily crime activity averaged 10 incidents per day, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to UK-wide statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 129 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant for a built-up area like Long Eaton, where concentrated populations may amplify the visibility of crime. The population context further underscores that 38,186 residents collectively experienced a crime rate 8.5% higher than the UK average, suggesting local factors—such as economic conditions or community dynamics—may be influencing these figures. While causality, the rise in property crimes and violent offences aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours. The built-up nature of Long Eaton, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to the higher visibility of crime compared to more dispersed rural areas. This context is critical for understanding how local conditions interact with national trends to shape the area’s crime profile.