DE7 8WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DE7 8WS

DE7 8WS, Erewash has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.18 per 1,000 population. This DE7 8WS 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 8WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DE7 8WS, encompassing approximately 3185 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

DE7 8WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallsend Close with total crimes: 13
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 9
  • Skeavington'S Lane with total crimes: 6

DE7 8WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.1823.81%
Criminal damage and arson148.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.4044.44%
Public order124.08200.00%
Other theft33.770.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.3323.53%
Anti-social behaviour96.59-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson72.83133.33%
Public order42.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.0161.54%
Violence and sexual offences176.59-26.09%
Public order45.34-55.56%
Other crime41.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.6415.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.22550.00%
Public order94.08125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.93185.71%
Burglary46.280.00%
Public order41.26-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.73-46.15%
Public order62.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.57-28.57%
Other theft51.57400.00%
Possession of weapons11.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.871200.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.510.00%
Public order62.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-94.44%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.7350.00%
Drugs45.650.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.91-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.770.00%
Public order20.94-66.67%
Other crime10.63-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-83.33%
Other theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.01-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour66.2820.00%
Public order61.88-25.00%
Other crime51.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.57100.00%
Drugs31.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.640.00%
Public order88.160.00%
Drugs62.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 202417
June 202423
May 202420
April 20247
March 202413
February 20241
January 202418
December 202312
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202421
June 202413
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wallsend Close
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
  • 3. Skeavington'S Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Monsall Avenue
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Donner Crescent
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dukes Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Milton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. Seymour Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Boythorpe Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fisher Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ilam Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Shirland Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hartshay Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Horridge Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Richmond Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Turnoak Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Holmewood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stratford Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Lings Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Henshaw Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Admiral Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Vernon Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Milton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1