Crime Rate in Broxtowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broxtowe

The total recorded crimes in Broxtowe, UK in May 2025 are around 824 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broxtowe crime rate of 7.43 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Broxtowe, encompassing approximately 110,940 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (247) incidents (25.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (167) incidents (9.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (98) incidents (-1.01% decrease)
Broxtowe Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Styring Street with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

Broxtowe Police Info:

Nottinghamshire Police

How safe is Broxtowe?

To understand the safety of Broxtowe, we need to analyze Broxtowe crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Broxtowe has recorded 8,386 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 75.59 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 229 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,072 crimes with a crime rate of 63.75, ranking it 273 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Nottinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Broxtowe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottinghamshire average, with 8386 crimes compared to 9620.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broxtowe witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Broxtowe had fewer crimes than the Nottinghamshire average, with 7,072 crimes compared to 8,380. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Broxtowe witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Broxtowe is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Nottinghamshire, Broxtowe has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Broxtowe Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Beeston Central (101 crimes), and the safest, Brinsley (4 crimes), is 97 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Broxtowe.

Similarly, the area of Beeston Town (157 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Attenborough & Chilwell East (15 crimes), with a difference of 142 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Broxtowe.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Beeston Central101
Beeston West79
Eastwood St Mary's75
Stapleford South East61
Nuthall East & Strelley61

Safest Wards:

Beeston Rylands18
Attenborough & Chilwell East15
Watnall & Nuthall West14
Eastwood Hall11
Brinsley4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Beeston Town157
Kimberley South, Trowell & Awsworth100
Stapleford South98
Eastwood Town88
Stapleford North59

Safest Areas:

Toton36
Bramcote32
Kimberley North & Watnall31
Eastwood Hall & Brinsley28
Attenborough & Chilwell East15

Broxtowe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broxtowe has recorded 824 crimes with crime rate of 7.43 ranking 187th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2024, the total Broxtowe crimes were 8,386. The crime rate of Broxtowe in 2024 was 75.59 (year) or 6.30 (month) ranking it 229 danzarous in the UK. Broxtowe ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broxtowe were around 7,072 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.75 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking 273 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Nottinghamshire, Broxtowe ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Broxtowe

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Rushcliffe611 75,875 74,771 7
Gedling689 66,808 66,286 6
Newark and Sherwood1,014 410,169 48,130 4
Ashfield1,199 312,078 310,592 3
Bassetlaw1,124 211,723 210,227 2
Mansfield1,184 112,302 111,584 1

Broxtowe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (247 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (167 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (197 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (153 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (213 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (138 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 205 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (223 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 222 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 129 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (231 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (224 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (152 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (215 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (156 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (229 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (191 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 255 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 216 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (512 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (200 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 572 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202542
March 202547
February 202532
January 202524
December 202431
November 202445
October 202444
September 202451
August 202436
July 202454
June 202496

A total of 329 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202523
March 202512
February 202518
January 202526
December 202413
November 202423
October 202433
September 202437
August 202440
July 202434
June 202454

A total of 233 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202521
February 202512
January 202525
December 202425
November 202423
October 202412
September 20246
August 202417
July 202425
June 202442

A total of 2973 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 247.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 512 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025247
April 2025197
March 2025213
February 2025205
January 2025223
December 2024222
November 2024231
October 2024224
September 2024215
August 2024229
July 2024255
June 2024512

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247

A total of 1303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025167
April 2025153
March 2025138
February 202589
January 2025108
December 2024129
November 202416
October 20247
September 202471
August 2024191
July 2024216
June 202418

A total of 1453 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202598
April 202599
March 2025117
February 2025108
January 202587
December 202492
November 2024126
October 2024152
September 2024156
August 2024100
July 2024118
June 2024200

A total of 807 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202577
April 202584
March 202573
February 202546
January 202553
December 202431
November 202457
October 202460
September 202462
August 202465
July 202465
June 2024134

A total of 434 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202517
March 202525
February 202511
January 202537
December 202442
November 202429
October 202451
September 202433
August 202438
July 202452
June 202466

A total of 228 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202518
February 202517
January 202516
December 202420
November 202420
October 202414
September 202410
August 202413
July 202417
June 202442

A total of 121 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202518
February 20259
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20248
July 202410
June 202414

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244
July 20246
June 202420

A total of 610 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202542
March 202549
February 202539
January 202530
December 202455
November 202441
October 202447
September 202451
August 202449
July 202451
June 2024104

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20259
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248

High Crime Locations Broxtowe in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broxtowe postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime1
2. Styring Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Public order2
4. Woodhouse Way (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Main Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Joyce Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2

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