Crime Rate in Broxtowe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broxtowe

The total recorded crimes in Broxtowe, UK in July 2025 are around 847 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broxtowe crime rate of 7.63 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (263) incidents (16.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (146) incidents (19.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (142) incidents (7.58% increase)
Broxtowe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 31
  • Styring Street with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24

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 (111 crimes), and the safest, Eastwood Hall (6 crimes), is 105 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Broxtowe.

Similarly, the area of Beeston Town (138 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Attenborough & Chilwell East (24 crimes), with a difference of 114 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Broxtowe.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Beeston Central111
Beeston West77
Eastwood St Mary's76
Chilwell West74
Kimberley53

Safest Wards:

Beeston Rylands21
Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell19
Watnall & Nuthall West13
Brinsley9
Eastwood Hall6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Beeston Town138
Eastwood Town91
Kimberley South, Trowell & Awsworth85
Chilwell West74
Stapleford South72

Safest Areas:

Kimberley North & Watnall39
Beeston North39
Bramcote30
Eastwood Hall & Brinsley27
Attenborough & Chilwell East24

Broxtowe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Broxtowe has recorded 847 crimes with crime rate of 7.63 ranking 204th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Rushcliffe583 75,875 74,771 7
Gedling678 66,808 66,286 6
Newark and Sherwood1,020 410,169 48,130 4
Ashfield1,201 312,078 310,592 3
Bassetlaw1,166 211,723 210,227 2
Mansfield1,124 112,302 111,584 1

Broxtowe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 263 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 146 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (225 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (132 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202522
May 202533
April 202517
March 202525
February 202511
January 202537
December 202442
November 202429
October 202451
September 202433
August 202438

A total of 293 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202527
May 202516
April 202523
March 202512
February 202518
January 202526
December 202413
November 202423
October 202433
September 202437
August 202440

A total of 206 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202524
May 202516
April 20259
March 202521
February 202512
January 202525
December 202425
November 202423
October 202412
September 20246
August 202417

A total of 2694 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 224.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 263 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025263
June 2025225
May 2025247
April 2025197
March 2025213
February 2025205
January 2025223
December 2024222
November 2024231
October 2024224
September 2024215
August 2024229

A total of 205 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202521
May 202518
April 202523
March 202518
February 202517
January 202516
December 202420
November 202420
October 202414
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 126 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 734 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202568
May 202577
April 202584
March 202573
February 202546
January 202553
December 202431
November 202457
October 202460
September 202462
August 202465

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1403 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025146
June 2025122
May 202598
April 202599
March 2025117
February 2025108
January 202587
December 202492
November 2024126
October 2024152
September 2024156
August 2024100

A total of 567 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202554
May 202552
April 202542
March 202549
February 202539
January 202530
December 202455
November 202441
October 202447
September 202451
August 202449

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 20259
April 202511
March 20259
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 510 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202542
May 202570
April 202542
March 202547
February 202532
January 202524
December 202431
November 202445
October 202444
September 202451
August 202436

A total of 1343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025142
June 2025132
May 2025167
April 2025153
March 2025138
February 202589
January 2025108
December 2024129
November 202416
October 20247
September 202471
August 2024191

High Crime Locations Broxtowe in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting31
2. Styring Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft2
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Public order1
5. Colindale Gardens (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft6
Vehicle crime3
6. South Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Public order1

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