Crime in Borrowash: statistics, rates and trends
330 crimes were recorded in Borrowash in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Borrowash at a glance
- Crime trends in Borrowash
- Types of crime in Borrowash
- Borrowash compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Borrowash
- Streets with the most crime in Borrowash
- What happened after crimes were reported in Borrowash
- Demographics of Borrowash
- Questions about crime in Borrowash
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (155), anti-social behaviour (32), other theft (27) and vehicle crime (27) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,208th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Borrowash | Erewash | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 330 | 10,472 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.4 | 91.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,115 | 114,253 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Borrowash peaked in the year to August 2018 (485 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (294). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 330 | 46.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 340 | 47.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 294 | 41.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 412 | 57.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 376 | 52.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 419 | 58.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 450 | 63.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 401 | 56.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 485 | 68.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and criminal damage and arson (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary fell from 31 to 21 and anti-social behaviour fell from 43 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 21.8 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 3.8 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Borrowash.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Borrowash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaston and Draycott | 464 | 64.0 | +38% |
| Sandiacre | 726 | 78.3 | +69% |
| Long Eaton | 3,869 | 99.6 | +115% |
| Derby | 37,063 | 128.1 | +176% |
| Stapleford | 1,287 | 81.2 | +75% |
| Castle Donington | 525 | 66.4 | +43% |
| Ilkeston | 4,600 | 114.5 | +147% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,569 | 85.3 | +84% |
Ockbrook & Borrowash is the one area listed within Borrowash, with 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ockbrook & Borrowash | Neighbourhood | 7,115 | 330 | 46.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Borrowash over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Woodland Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Sherwood Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Bare Lane | 10 |
| On or near Priorway Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Victoria Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Priorway Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Balmoral Road | 7 |
| On or near Borrowash By-Pass | 7 |
| On or near Cole Lane | 7 |
Of the 298 crimes in Borrowash with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 92 | 30.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Borrowash has an estimated population of 7,115 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Borrowash average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Borrowash | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Borrowash a safe place to live?
Borrowash recorded 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,208th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Borrowash?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Borrowash going up or down?
Recorded crime in Borrowash was down 3% on the year before: 330 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 340 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Borrowash?
About 7,115 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Borrowash?
Borrowash is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.