Etwall Crime Rate

Crime statistics for Etwall, covering the period from January 2025 to December 2025, reveal a crime rate of 39.7 per 1,000 residents. This is notably lower than the UK average of 91.6 per 1,000, placing Etwall amongst the safer areas in the country. While the area demonstrates a stable crime trend, understanding the specific types of incidents and their patterns is crucial for residents. This report provides a detailed breakdown of crime in Etwall, alongside advice for staying safe and exploring the factors that contribute to the local crime landscape.

In Etwall, violence and sexual offences represent the most significant crime category, accounting for 48.6% of all recorded incidents (70 crimes). These are followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%, 24 crimes) and public order offences (12.5%, 18 crimes). While burglary represents a smaller proportion of overall crime (8.3%, 12 crimes), it remains a concern for residents. Criminal damage and arson are also present, comprising 7.6% of incidents (11 crimes). Other forms of theft account for 2.8% (4 crimes), while miscellaneous crimes make up a further 2.1% (3 crimes). The relatively low incidence of drugs-related offences (0.7%, 1 crime) and theft from the person (0.7%, 1 crime) suggests these are less prevalent concerns within the area.

Crime in Etwall has demonstrated a stable trend, decreasing by 3.4% year-on-year. While monthly fluctuations occur, the data from January 2025 to December 2025 reveals a general pattern of relative stability. For example, crime rates were relatively low in February (2.5 per 1,000/month) and August (1.9 per 1,000/month), but peaked in March (4.1 per 1,000/month) and November (4.1 per 1,000/month), with a significant spike in December (5.2 per 1,000/month). This fluctuation highlights the importance of remaining vigilant throughout the year.

How To Keep Safe in Etwall

Given the prevalence of violence and sexual offences, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings, especially when out alone. Consider walking with a friend or using well-lit routes. Due to the occurrence of anti-social behaviour, report any suspicious activity to the police promptly. To mitigate the risk of burglary, ensure your doors and windows are securely locked, even when you're at home. Finally, be mindful of your belongings in public places to avoid becoming a victim of theft.

Crimes in Etwall demonstrate varied patterns throughout the day. Burglary is most frequently reported during the afternoon (48%) and night (57%), while a significant proportion of burglaries also occur in the morning (34%). Violence and sexual offences show a tendency to occur in the evening (42%) and night (57%). Theft incidents are concentrated during the afternoon (27%) and evening (12%). Overall crime tends to be higher during the afternoon, and spikes again during the night, suggesting a need for heightened vigilance during these periods.

Comparing Etwall's crime rate to neighbouring areas reveals a varied picture. Hilton (42.4 per 1,000) and Willington (43.3 per 1,000) show slightly higher rates, while Findern (10.1 per 1,000) and Egginton (0.0 per 1,000) demonstrate significantly lower levels of recorded crime. These variations likely reflect differences in population density, local demographics, and the prevalence of specific activities within each area.

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