Crime in Breaston and Draycott: statistics, rates and trends
477 crimes were recorded in Breaston and Draycott in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Breaston and Draycott
- Questions about crime in Breaston and Draycott
- About this data
477 crimes were recorded in Breaston and Draycott in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 174 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Breaston and Draycott has the 856th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Breaston and Draycott | Erewash | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 477 | 10,391 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.7 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,255 | 114,253 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Breaston and Draycott was highest in the year to July 2021 (559 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (431). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 477 | 65.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 443 | 61.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 541 | 74.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 461 | 63.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 431 | 59.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 559 | 77.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 537 | 74.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 545 | 75.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 526 | 72.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Breaston and Draycott 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 shoplifting (+163%) and public order (+18%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-47%) and anti-social behaviour (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 24.0 | 0.70 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 9.8 | 1.18 | +163% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 9.6 | 0.63 | -26% |
| Public order | 47 | 6.5 | 0.98 | +18% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.9 | 0.60 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.3 | 0.67 | -4% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.9 | 0.55 | +17% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.8 | 0.85 | +86% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.33 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.28 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Breaston and Draycott
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Breaston and Draycott recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 36.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Breaston and Draycott
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Breaston and Draycott recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 163% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Breaston and Draycott
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Breaston and Draycott recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Breaston and Draycott
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Breaston and Draycott recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Breaston and Draycott
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Breaston and Draycott recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Breaston and Draycott
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Breaston and Draycott recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Breaston and Draycott
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Breaston and Draycott recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Breaston and Draycott
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Breaston and Draycott recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Breaston and Draycott
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Breaston and Draycott recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Breaston and Draycott
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Breaston and Draycott recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Breaston and Draycott
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Breaston and Draycott recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Breaston and Draycott
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Breaston and Draycott recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Breaston and Draycott
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Breaston and Draycott recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Breaston and Draycott, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Breaston and Draycott.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Eaton | 3,843 | 98.9 | +50% |
| Borrowash | 319 | 44.8 | -32% |
| Sandiacre | 694 | 74.9 | +14% |
| Stapleford | 1,311 | 82.7 | +26% |
| Castle Donington | 509 | 64.4 | -2% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,478 | 83.6 | +27% |
| Ilkeston | 4,576 | 113.9 | +73% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,422 | 119.1 | +81% |
2 areas within Breaston and Draycott, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Draycott & Risley had the highest rate (66.6 per 1,000) and Breaston the lowest (64.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draycott & Risley | Neighbourhood | 4,116 | 274 | 66.6 |
| Breaston | Neighbourhood | 4,304 | 276 | 64.1 |
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 Breaston and Draycott over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 81 |
| On or near Derby Road | 38 |
| On or near Draycott Road | 27 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 18 |
| On or near Mcneil Grove | 18 |
| On or near St Mary'S Avenue | 17 |
| On or near New Street | 17 |
| On or near Cowslip Meadow | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Risley Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Breaston and Draycott 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 | 150 | 31.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 11.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Breaston and Draycott has an estimated population of 7,255. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Breaston and Draycott sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Breaston and Draycott |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Breaston and Draycott a safe place to live?
Breaston and Draycott recorded 65.7 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 Breaston and Draycott?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (71).
Is crime in Breaston and Draycott going up or down?
Recorded crime in Breaston and Draycott was up 8% on the year before: 477 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 443 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Breaston and Draycott?
Breaston and Draycott 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 Breaston and Draycott. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.