Crime in Long Eaton: statistics, rates and trends
3,869 crimes were recorded in Long Eaton in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Long Eaton
- Questions about crime in Long Eaton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,508), anti-social behaviour (548) and shoplifting (511) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 354th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Long Eaton | Erewash | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,869 | 10,472 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.6 | 91.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 38,861 | 114,253 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Long Eaton peaked in the year to August 2023 (4,313 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (3,506). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,869 | 99.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,506 | 90.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,800 | 97.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,313 | 111.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,027 | 103.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,166 | 107.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,838 | 98.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,923 | 100.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,748 | 96.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 312 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Long Eaton recorded notably more shoplifting (56% above the national rate) and public order (31% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (44% below) and burglary (41% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 21 to 39 and robbery rose from 25 to 37, while other crime fell from 92 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,508 | 38.8 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 548 | 14.1 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 511 | 13.1 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Public order | 340 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 262 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 209 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Drugs | 119 | 3.1 | 3.3 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 2.8 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Burglary | 82 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Other crime | 65 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 1.0 | 1.0 | +86% |
| Robbery | 37 | 1.0 | 1.4 | +48% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Long Eaton; the highest is Clifton (Nottingham) (118.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Borrowash (46.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Eaton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaston and Draycott | 464 | 64.0 | -36% |
| Sandiacre | 726 | 78.3 | -21% |
| Stapleford | 1,287 | 81.2 | -18% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,569 | 85.3 | -14% |
| Borrowash | 330 | 46.4 | -53% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,408 | 118.4 | +19% |
| Castle Donington | 525 | 66.4 | -33% |
| Ilkeston | 4,600 | 114.5 | +15% |
Of the 6 areas within Long Eaton, Long Eaton Central had the highest crime rate (151.9 per 1,000) and Wilsthorpe the lowest (57.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Eaton Central | Neighbourhood | 7,935 | 1,205 | 151.9 |
| Derby Road East | Neighbourhood | 7,073 | 861 | 121.7 |
| Derby Road West | Neighbourhood | 7,573 | 688 | 90.8 |
| Sawley | Neighbourhood | 6,511 | 531 | 81.6 |
| Nottingham Road | Neighbourhood | 3,428 | 197 | 57.5 |
| Wilsthorpe | Neighbourhood | 7,439 | 426 | 57.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Long Eaton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (517).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 517 |
| On or near Parking Area | 95 |
| On or near Station Street | 73 |
| On or near B6540 | 66 |
| On or near Broad Street | 66 |
| On or near Buttermere Close | 59 |
| On or near Tamworth Road | 59 |
| On or near Regent Street | 56 |
| On or near Peel Street | 55 |
| On or near Union Street | 52 |
Of the 3,321 crimes in Long Eaton with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 548 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,160 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,011 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 387 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 219 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 181 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 130 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 120 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 32 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Long Eaton has an estimated population of 38,861 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (27%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Long Eaton average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Long Eaton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Long Eaton a safe place to live?
Long Eaton recorded 99.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 354th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Long Eaton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,508 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (548).
Is crime in Long Eaton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Eaton was up 10% on the year before: 3,869 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,506 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Long Eaton?
About 38,861 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Long Eaton?
Long Eaton 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.