Crime in Long Eaton: statistics, rates and trends
3,843 crimes were recorded in Long Eaton in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Long Eaton at a glance
- Crime trends in Long Eaton
- Types of crime in Long Eaton
- Long Eaton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Long Eaton
- Streets with the most crime in Long Eaton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Long Eaton
- Population and deprivation in Long Eaton
- Questions about crime in Long Eaton
- About this data
3,843 crimes were recorded in Long Eaton in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,446 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Long Eaton has the 370th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Long Eaton | Erewash | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,843 | 10,391 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.9 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 38,861 | 114,253 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Long Eaton was highest in the year to July 2023 (4,229 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (3,539). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 3,843 | 98.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,539 | 91.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,923 | 100.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,229 | 108.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,040 | 104.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,083 | 105.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,899 | 100.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,949 | 101.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,667 | 94.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 393 |
| June 2026 | 337 |
| May 2026 | 346 |
| April 2026 | 282 |
| March 2026 | 397 |
| February 2026 | 295 |
| January 2026 | 326 |
| December 2025 | 296 |
| November 2025 | 291 |
| October 2025 | 313 |
| September 2025 | 281 |
| August 2025 | 286 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Long Eaton 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+86%) and robbery (+62%). The largest falls were in other crime (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,446 | 37.2 | 1.09 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 563 | 14.5 | 0.94 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 533 | 13.7 | 1.66 | +14% |
| Public order | 342 | 8.8 | 1.32 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 256 | 6.6 | 0.97 | +3% |
| Other theft | 207 | 5.3 | 0.83 | +19% |
| Drugs | 117 | 3.0 | 0.92 | +36% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 2.8 | 0.56 | -1% |
| Burglary | 84 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -9% |
| Other crime | 65 | 1.7 | 0.79 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 1.0 | 1.03 | +86% |
| Robbery | 39 | 1.0 | 0.74 | +62% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 0.8 | 1.03 | +32% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Long Eaton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Long Eaton recorded 1,446 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Long Eaton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Long Eaton recorded 563 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Long Eaton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Long Eaton recorded 533 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Long Eaton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Long Eaton recorded 342 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Long Eaton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Long Eaton recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Long Eaton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Long Eaton recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Long Eaton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Long Eaton recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Long Eaton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Long Eaton recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Long Eaton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Long Eaton recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Long Eaton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Long Eaton recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Long Eaton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Long Eaton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Long Eaton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Long Eaton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Long Eaton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Long Eaton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Long Eaton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Long Eaton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Long Eaton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Long Eaton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Eaton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaston and Draycott | 477 | 65.7 | -34% |
| Sandiacre | 694 | 74.9 | -24% |
| Stapleford | 1,311 | 82.7 | -16% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,478 | 83.6 | -15% |
| Borrowash | 319 | 44.8 | -55% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,422 | 119.1 | +20% |
| Castle Donington | 509 | 64.4 | -35% |
| Ilkeston | 4,576 | 113.9 | +15% |
6 areas within Long Eaton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Long Eaton Central had the highest rate (150.0 per 1,000) and Wilsthorpe the lowest (56.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Eaton Central | Neighbourhood | 7,935 | 1,190 | 150.0 |
| Derby Road East | Neighbourhood | 7,073 | 846 | 119.6 |
| Derby Road West | Neighbourhood | 7,573 | 710 | 93.8 |
| Sawley | Neighbourhood | 6,511 | 514 | 78.9 |
| Nottingham Road | Neighbourhood | 3,428 | 198 | 57.8 |
| Wilsthorpe | Neighbourhood | 7,439 | 423 | 56.9 |
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 Long Eaton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 526 |
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Broad Street | 71 |
| On or near B6540 | 70 |
| On or near Station Street | 67 |
| On or near Tamworth Road | 56 |
| On or near Peel Street | 55 |
| On or near Buttermere Close | 54 |
| On or near Regent Street | 53 |
| On or near Union Street | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Long Eaton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,100 | 28.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,022 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 563 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 404 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 230 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 173 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 131 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 120 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 32 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.3% |
Long Eaton has an estimated population of 38,861. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Long Eaton sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Long Eaton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.2% |
Is Long Eaton a safe place to live?
Long Eaton recorded 98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Long Eaton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,446 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (563).
Is crime in Long Eaton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Eaton was up 9% on the year before: 3,843 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,539 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Long Eaton?
Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.