Total Crime Rate
12.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Longmoor Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Breaston , and the 29th lowest crime rate of 377 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 Longmoor Lane (DE72 3BD) in the last 12 months was 12.0 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% lower than the Breaston average (47.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Longmoor Lane (DE72 3BD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Oliver Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Park Street (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Breaston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oliver Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oliver Close | Under investigation |
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