NICHOLAS CLOSE, DE7 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE7 5JU

NICHOLAS CLOSE, DE7 5JU, Erewash has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.49 per 1,000 population. This DE7 5JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DE7 postcode area, which has experienced 595 crimes and a crime rate of 8.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DE7 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DE7 5JU, encompassing approximately 4290 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DE7 5JU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nicholas Close with total crimes: 5
  • Broomhill Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Kensington Street with total crimes: 4

NICHOLAS CLOSE, DE7 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.4978.57%
Public order65.8350.00%
Vehicle crime41.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-33.33%
Shoplifting30.93-70.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.49-17.65%
Shoplifting103.26-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.33-45.45%
Other theft51.40150.00%
Public order41.1733.33%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-80.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.050.00%
Shoplifting173.9621.43%
Anti-social behaviour113.96266.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.56150.00%
Public order31.17-50.00%
Other theft20.70-60.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.65-34.62%
Shoplifting143.96180.00%
Public order63.26200.00%
Other theft51.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.3544.44%
Other theft56.06-28.57%
Shoplifting51.17-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.1766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.17100.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.720.00%
Other theft74.2075.00%
Shoplifting71.6316.67%
Public order41.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.561700.00%
Shoplifting64.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.400.00%
Other theft41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-92.31%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.69-27.78%
Public order63.03500.00%
Shoplifting51.40400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Other theft30.70-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.2638.46%
Other theft74.2040.00%
Burglary51.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-57.14%
Other crime20.700.00%
Public order10.47-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Shoplifting10.23-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.65-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson83.03166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.860.00%
Shoplifting61.63-14.29%
Public order51.40400.00%
Other theft51.17150.00%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.26-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour74.2016.67%
Shoplifting71.63133.33%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Other theft20.70-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.590.00%
Other theft66.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Shoplifting30.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202417
June 202414
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202414
July 202417
June 202417
May 202426
April 202418
March 202418
February 20241
January 202413
December 202318
November 202313
October 202318
September 202328

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DE7 5JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nicholas Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Broomhill Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Kensington Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Lower Stanton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Erewash Square
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Smedley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Pedley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Whitworth Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cavendish Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kirkby Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Catherine Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Inglefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stanhope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Manners Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Roberts Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Birch Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Greenwood Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. French Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Ashdale Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Buller Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Redbridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. A609
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Dale Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1