Total Crime Rate
10.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilsthorpe Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Breaston , and the 19th 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 Wilsthorpe Road (DE72 3EA) in the last 12 months was 10.1 per 1,000 residents and was 78.7% lower than the Breaston average (47.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Wilsthorpe Road (DE72 3EA), the main crime hotspot is near Orchard Close. Police recorded 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Park Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Orchard Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oliver Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Orchard Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oliver Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Orchard Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
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