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Police report a recent rise in theft-related crime in Erewash

Police officers in Erewash have taken to social media to report having seen a rise in theft-related crime in the Long Eaton rural area, specifically including Borrowash, Breaston and Draycott. An appeal has been issued to residents of the three villages to ensure they are being more vigilant and making sure that security checks are being done, for example, checking car doors are locked, property windows and doors are locked and CCTV cameras are charged and working. Officers said that […]

18 March 2026 9

Ilkeston

Ilkeston pub linked to incidents and deaths, set to regain late night alcohol licence after previous restriction

By Eddie Bisknell - Local Democracy Reporting Service A Derbyshire pub linked to dozens of incidents of crime and disorder, including two deaths, looks set to be allowed to sell alcohol until 2am, months after being restricted. An Erewash Borough Council licensing hearing is due to take place on Thursday, March 19th, into plans from the Market Inn, in Ilkeston Market Place, to sell alcohol until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. This comes after the venue faced a full licensing […]

16 March 2026 34

Borough Wide

25 arrests made after a targeted operation in Erewash

Twenty-five people have been arrested after drugs, weapons and cash were taken off the streets of Erewash during a targeted operation. Focusing on drug dealing in the area, both uniformed and plain clothes officers stopped and searched 52 people and 13 vehicles – leading to nine weapons, including a knuckle duster, knives, and a baton being seized. As well as the weapons, heroin, crack cocaine, and cannabis worth thousands of pounds and cash totalling more than £3,000 was also seized. […]

6 March 2026 39

Ilkeston

Police seize illegal cigarettes, tobacco and a vehicle used in crime

Police Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Team seized over £4,000 worth of illegal cigarettes and tobacco and a vehicle that was used in crime. Action was taken after suspicious behaviour was noted in the area of Club Row car park and Bath Street. PC Stephenson said: "It is important to raise awareness of the real dangers of illegal tobacco. It causes four times as many deaths as illegal drugs. "Illegal tobacco is dangerous because it is completely unregulated, often […]

6 March 2026 30

Borough Wide

Watches and jewellery stolen during Breaston burglary

Erewash Police officers are appealing for help from the public after a burglary at a house in Breaston. The incident occurred between 5:30pm and 7:45pm on Tuesday 27th January at a house in Hawthorn Avenue. A number of items were stolen, including an Omega watch, a Raymond Weil watch, a ruby ring, and a gold, ruby, and diamond necklace, were stolen from the property. Officers have been conducting a number of lines of enquiry since the incident – and are […]

2 March 2026 8

Crime

Police report a recent rise in theft-related crime in Erewash

Ilkeston pub linked to incidents and deaths, set to regain late night alcohol licence after previous restriction

25 arrests made after a targeted operation in Erewash

Police seize illegal cigarettes, tobacco and a vehicle used in crime

Watches and jewellery stolen during Breaston burglary

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