Crime in Breaston and Draycott: statistics, rates and trends
464 crimes were recorded in Breaston and Draycott in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Breaston and Draycott at a glance
- Crime trends in Breaston and Draycott
- Types of crime in Breaston and Draycott
- Breaston and Draycott compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Breaston and Draycott
- Streets with the most crime in Breaston and Draycott
- What happened after crimes were reported in Breaston and Draycott
- Demographics of Breaston and Draycott
- Questions about crime in Breaston and Draycott
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (170), shoplifting (71) and anti-social behaviour (64) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 882nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Breaston and Draycott | Erewash | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 464 | 10,472 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.0 | 91.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,255 | 114,253 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Breaston and Draycott peaked in the year to August 2020 (559 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (434). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 464 | 64.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 458 | 63.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 544 | 75.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 457 | 63.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 434 | 59.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 523 | 72.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 559 | 77.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 543 | 74.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 527 | 72.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (57% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 32 to 71 and public order rose from 38 to 48, while criminal damage and arson fell from 40 to 21 and anti-social behaviour fell from 94 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 23.4 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 9.8 | 8.5 | +122% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 8.8 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Public order | 48 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Breaston and Draycott; the highest is Clifton (Nottingham) (118.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Borrowash (46.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Eaton | 3,869 | 99.6 | +56% |
| Borrowash | 330 | 46.4 | -27% |
| Sandiacre | 726 | 78.3 | +22% |
| Stapleford | 1,287 | 81.2 | +27% |
| Castle Donington | 525 | 66.4 | +4% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,569 | 85.3 | +33% |
| Ilkeston | 4,600 | 114.5 | +79% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,408 | 118.4 | +85% |
Of the 2 areas within Breaston and Draycott, Draycott & Risley had the highest crime rate (64.1 per 1,000) and Breaston the lowest (63.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draycott & Risley | Neighbourhood | 4,116 | 264 | 64.1 |
| Breaston | Neighbourhood | 4,304 | 271 | 63.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Breaston and Draycott over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 79 |
| On or near Derby Road | 41 |
| On or near Draycott Road | 24 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 18 |
| On or near Cowslip Meadow | 17 |
| On or near New Street | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near St Mary'S Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Clay Street | 11 |
| On or near Mcneil Grove | 11 |
Of the 400 crimes in Breaston and Draycott with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 123 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
Breaston and Draycott has an estimated population of 7,255 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (28%, against 19%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Breaston and Draycott average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Breaston and Draycott | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Breaston and Draycott a safe place to live?
Breaston and Draycott recorded 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 882nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Breaston and Draycott?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (71).
Is crime in Breaston and Draycott going up or down?
Recorded crime in Breaston and Draycott was up 1% on the year before: 464 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 458 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Breaston and Draycott?
About 7,255 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Breaston and Draycott?
Breaston and Draycott 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.