Total Crime Rate
111.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Avenue area has the 5th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Breaston , and the 90th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around West Avenue (DE72 3NY) in the last 12 months was 111.7 per 1,000 residents and was 135.6% higher than the Breaston average (47.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 50.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Avenue (DE72 3NY), the main crime hotspot is near Walter Street. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 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 | Vehicle crime | West Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Derby Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Arthur Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Arthur Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walter Street | Under investigation |
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