DE7 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE7 8DW

DE7 8DW, Erewash has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.48 per 1,000 population. This DE7 8DW 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 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DE7 8DW, encompassing approximately 2326 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DE7 8DW area, explore the DE7 8DW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DE7 8DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Critchley Street with total crimes: 3
  • Belvoir Street with total crimes: 2

DE7 8DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.486.25%
Violence and sexual offences127.31-25.00%
Public order45.16-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-76.47%
Other theft31.72200.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1727.0870.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.3145.45%
Shoplifting166.88-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson76.88-22.22%
Public order53.0166.67%
Other theft12.15-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1726.656.25%
Violence and sexual offences117.31-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.30200.00%
Vehicle crime63.87100.00%
Public order32.58-40.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1624.50-23.81%
Violence and sexual offences156.88-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour106.45100.00%
Public order54.30-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.1550.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Other theft21.29-50.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2732.2422.73%
Shoplifting2111.61-8.70%
Public order69.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.580.00%
Other theft42.15300.00%
Burglary31.72200.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2326.6553.33%
Violence and sexual offences229.89-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour59.46-61.54%
Public order32.150.00%
Possession of weapons31.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.512200.00%
Shoplifting159.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.450.00%
Other theft45.590.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.43-94.12%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.0770.00%
Shoplifting157.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.45133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.010.00%
Public order41.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.7250.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.76-41.18%
Burglary64.300.00%
Public order62.580.00%
Shoplifting52.58-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7250.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-33.33%
Other crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.06-10.53%
Shoplifting97.31-43.75%
Public order63.8750.00%
Other theft42.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-33.33%
Drugs31.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-60.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.500.00%
Shoplifting168.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.580.00%
Public order42.150.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202411
June 202415
May 202427
April 202422
March 202423
February 20241
January 202417
December 202310
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202417
June 202416
May 202421
April 202423
March 202415
January 202415
December 20235
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202417
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 202413
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20236
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DE7 8DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Critchley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Belvoir Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Station Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Eyre'S Garden
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Essex Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Rutland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mundy Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. John Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chalons Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Taylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rupert Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Canal Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Redland Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Springfield Garden
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Boatmans Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Spring Garden Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1