Crime in Sandiacre: statistics, rates and trends
694 crimes were recorded in Sandiacre in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sandiacre at a glance
- Crime trends in Sandiacre
- Types of crime in Sandiacre
- Sandiacre compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sandiacre
- Streets with the most crime in Sandiacre
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sandiacre
- Population and deprivation in Sandiacre
- Questions about crime in Sandiacre
- About this data
694 crimes were recorded in Sandiacre in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 304 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Sandiacre has the 699th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sandiacre | Erewash | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 694 | 10,391 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.9 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 9,269 | 114,253 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sandiacre was highest in the year to July 2023 (960 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (694). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 694 | 74.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 773 | 83.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 746 | 80.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 960 | 103.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 829 | 89.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 830 | 89.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 760 | 82.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 802 | 86.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 806 | 87.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 41 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sandiacre 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 (+62%) and other theft (+28%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-71%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 304 | 32.8 | 0.96 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 14.1 | 0.92 | -23% |
| Public order | 67 | 7.2 | 1.09 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 5.1 | 0.61 | +62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 5.0 | 0.73 | -21% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -17% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.7 | 0.49 | +0% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -71% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 0.20 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -62% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -80% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sandiacre
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sandiacre recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 43.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sandiacre
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sandiacre recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sandiacre
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sandiacre recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sandiacre
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sandiacre recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sandiacre
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sandiacre recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sandiacre
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sandiacre recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sandiacre
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sandiacre recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sandiacre
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sandiacre recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sandiacre
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sandiacre recorded 10 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 down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sandiacre
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sandiacre recorded 6 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sandiacre
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sandiacre recorded 3 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 62% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sandiacre
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sandiacre recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sandiacre
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sandiacre 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 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sandiacre
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sandiacre 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Sandiacre, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sandiacre.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandiacre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleford | 1,311 | 82.7 | +10% |
| Long Eaton | 3,843 | 98.9 | +32% |
| Breaston and Draycott | 477 | 65.7 | -12% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,478 | 83.6 | +12% |
| Borrowash | 319 | 44.8 | -40% |
| Ilkeston | 4,576 | 113.9 | +52% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,422 | 119.1 | +59% |
| Nuthall and Watnall | 638 | 61.0 | -19% |
1 areas within Sandiacre, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sandiacre had the highest rate (80.3 per 1,000) and Sandiacre the lowest (80.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandiacre | Neighbourhood | 8,171 | 656 | 80.3 |
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 Sandiacre over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Rushy Lane | 33 |
| On or near Norbury Way | 29 |
| On or near West Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Barker Avenue East | 25 |
| On or near Station Road | 25 |
| On or near Margaret Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Nursery Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Hart Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Orchard Way | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sandiacre 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 | 229 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 143 | 20.6% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Sandiacre has an estimated population of 9,269. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sandiacre sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sandiacre |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Sandiacre a safe place to live?
Sandiacre recorded 74.9 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 Sandiacre?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in Sandiacre going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandiacre was down 10% on the year before: 694 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 773 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sandiacre?
Sandiacre 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 Sandiacre. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.