Total Crime Rate
15.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Richmond Avenue area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Breaston , and the 44th lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Erewash .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Richmond Avenue (DE72 3AP) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 72.2% lower than the Breaston average (54.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
In the area around Richmond Avenue (DE72 3AP), the main crime hotspot is near Derby Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Breaston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrimans Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Richmond Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Fearn Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Derby Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Derby Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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