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Crime in Breaston

Breaston had 393 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 66.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 15 Erewash areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% below the middle Erewash area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

DE72, Erewash · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Breaston

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66.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 15Erewash rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common181 in 3 months

Month by month

163 Mar 125 Apr 140 May 125 Jun 143 Jul 125 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Breaston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18146%
anti-social behaviour5614%
public order4211%
shoplifting369%
theft205%
criminal damage174%
vehicle crime113%
burglary72%

Breaston against Erewash

TypeBreaston per 1,000Middle Erewash areaChange
Violence30.533.3▲ 10%
Burglary1.21.5▼ 42%
Vehicle crime1.92.5▼ 67%
Anti-social behaviour9.412.9▼ 11%
Theft and robbery4.95.4▼ 24%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Long Eaton99.6▲ 6%
Sandiacre85.9▲ 2%
Sawley79.8▲ 6%
Draycott72.8▲ 17%
Breaston66.3▼ 8%
See every Erewash area ranked on the crime in Erewash page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Breaston a safe area?

Breaston had about 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 15 Erewash areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Breaston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (181), followed by anti-social behaviour (56) and public order (42).