Sandiacre Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Sandiacre's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for nearly half (46.2%) of the 52 recorded crimes. This category's rate of 2.6 per 1,000 closely mirrors the UK average, suggesting no significant divergence in violent crime trends. The area's overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000—21.9% below the UK average—reflects a broader pattern of lower-than-expected crime levels, which may be attributed to the built-up nature of Sandiacre within Erewash and its relatively stable community dynamics. Anti-social behaviour. of crimes, stood at 0.9 per 1,000, a figure 15% below the UK average. This discrepancy could indicate effective local policing or community engagement in addressing disruptive behaviour. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended darkness, may have influenced the prominence of violence and theft-related offences. Public order crimes were 70% above the UK average, a statistic that warrants closer examination of local enforcement strategies in managing such incidents. While property crimes (12 total) remained a smaller share of the total, the sharp increase in 'other theft' crimes—likely tied to retail activity—highlights the need for targeted interventions during high-traffic periods. The area's crime picture thus illustrates a mix of consistent trends and seasonal fluctuations, with violence and sexual offences serving as the primary driver of reported crime.

November 2025 saw a dramatic increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from one to six—a 500% surge—likely tied to Black Friday shopping activity. Robbery and burglary each doubled from zero to one incident, indicating potential vulnerabilities in personal and property security during the month. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply by 63.6% (from 22 to 8), possibly reflecting reduced public gatherings as the month progressed. Vehicle crime fell by 60% (from five to two), which may align with fewer opportunities for such offences during darker evenings. Public order offences, however, remained 70% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in managing disruptive behaviour in public spaces. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal events and local crime dynamics, with retail activity and lighting conditions emerging as key influencers.

Sandiacre's November 2025 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 represents a 29.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.1 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a stabilisation in local crime patterns, though the rate remains lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately two crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity within a built-up area of Erewash. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents, a statistic that frames the monthly exposure in relation to the local population of 9,124. This rate is significantly below the UK average, reflecting a broader pattern of lower-than-expected crime levels in this region. The drop from October to November may be influenced by seasonal factors, including the transition into darker evenings and the conclusion of the festive shopping period, which could have temporarily reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.