Long Eaton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Long Eaton's crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 3.5% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The balance between crime types reveals a striking dominance of violent crime over property crime, with 128 violent offences reported—accounting for 37.9% of all crimes—compared to 111 property crimes. This shift suggests a combination of local demographics and seasonal activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences alone made up nearly 40% of all recorded crimes, a figure significantly higher than the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000 (3.4 per 1,000 in Long Eaton). Shoplifting, at 1.2 per 1,000, was 85% above the UK rate, likely driven by the area's retail presence and summer tourism peak. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained below the UK average by 23%, possibly reflecting community initiatives or lower foot traffic in certain areas. July's seasonal context—schools out, festivals, and increased outdoor activity—may contribute to higher violent crime rates, though the exact relationship requires further analysis. The data underscores a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas during peak summer months.

July 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 2 to 6 cases. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in possession of weapons (from 0 to 6), indicates a concerning shift in criminal behaviour. Public order offences also climbed by 33.3%, reaching 36 cases—41% above the UK average. These spikes contrast with declines in burglary (-12.5%) and other theft (-11.8%), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity. The dominance of violent crime, particularly violence and sexual offences (37.9% of total crimes), marks a departure from typical patterns in this built-up area, where property crime usually holds a larger share. Shoplifting remained high, with 47 incidents recorded—85% above the UK average. This could be linked to Long Eaton's retail hubs, which attract both residents and tourists during the summer. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell 23% below the UK rate, potentially reflecting effective local policing or community engagement efforts. For residents, the sharp rise in robbery is a tangible concern, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance in public spaces during festivals and events.

July's crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents represents a 19.4% increase from June's 7.4 per 1,000, marking the most significant monthly rise in recent records. This equates to roughly 11 crimes per day in Long Eaton, a figure that, while locally contextual, underscores the intensity of criminal activity relative to the area's population of 38,186. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for every 113 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, highlights the scale of incidents within the built-up area. The previous month's lower rate may have been influenced by seasonal factors, such as the end of term holidays or reduced tourist activity. However, July's surge aligns with the peak of summer, when festivals and open-air events draw larger crowds, potentially increasing opportunities for crime. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Long Eaton's rate is marginally above the UK average, the absolute number of incidents—338 in July—translates to a manageable level of risk for most residents. Nonetheless, the sharp rise in violent crime and specific offences like robbery suggests a need for localized strategies to address emerging patterns during high-traffic periods.