Crime in Borrowash: statistics, rates and trends
319 crimes were recorded in Borrowash in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Borrowash
- Questions about crime in Borrowash
- About this data
319 crimes were recorded in Borrowash in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 146 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Borrowash has the 1,235th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Borrowash | Erewash | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 319 | 10,391 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.8 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,115 | 114,253 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Borrowash was highest in the year to July 2018 (481 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (304). Over the whole period it fell 34%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 319 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 334 | 46.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 304 | 42.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 418 | 58.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 373 | 52.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 415 | 58.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 462 | 64.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 404 | 56.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 481 | 67.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Borrowash over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+48%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-40%) and anti-social behaviour (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 20.5 | 0.60 | -1% |
| Burglary | 31 | 4.4 | 1.23 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 4.1 | 0.27 | -36% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +73% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.5 | 0.71 | -7% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.7 | 0.20 | +20% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.53 | +60% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.33 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Borrowash
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Borrowash recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 45.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Borrowash
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Borrowash recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Borrowash
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Borrowash recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Borrowash
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Borrowash recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Borrowash
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Borrowash recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Borrowash
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Borrowash recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Borrowash
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Borrowash recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Borrowash
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Borrowash recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Borrowash
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Borrowash recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Borrowash
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Borrowash recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Borrowash
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Borrowash recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Borrowash
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Borrowash recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Borrowash
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Borrowash recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Borrowash, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Borrowash.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Borrowash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaston and Draycott | 477 | 65.7 | +47% |
| Sandiacre | 694 | 74.9 | +67% |
| Long Eaton | 3,843 | 98.9 | +121% |
| Derby | 36,891 | 127.5 | +184% |
| Stapleford | 1,311 | 82.7 | +84% |
| Castle Donington | 509 | 64.4 | +44% |
| Ilkeston | 4,576 | 113.9 | +154% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,478 | 83.6 | +86% |
1 areas within Borrowash, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ockbrook & Borrowash had the highest rate (44.8 per 1,000) and Ockbrook & Borrowash the lowest (44.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ockbrook & Borrowash | Neighbourhood | 7,115 | 319 | 44.8 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Borrowash over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Woodland Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Bare Lane | 11 |
| On or near Sherwood Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Victoria Avenue | 9 |
| On or near New Street | 8 |
| On or near Priorway Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Priorway Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Wesley Lane | 8 |
| On or near Cole Lane | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Borrowash over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 36.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 27.0% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 29 | 9.1% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Borrowash has an estimated population of 7,115. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Borrowash sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Borrowash |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Borrowash a safe place to live?
Borrowash recorded 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Borrowash?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by burglary (31).
Is crime in Borrowash going up or down?
Recorded crime in Borrowash was down 4% on the year before: 319 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 334 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Borrowash?
Borrowash is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Borrowash. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.