Crime Rate in Beeston Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beeston Central

The total recorded crimes in Beeston Central, Broxtowe, UK in February 2026 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beeston Central crime rate of 3.15 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 Beeston Central, encompassing approximately 26,312 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Beeston Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Scott Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Beeston Central?

To understand the safety of Beeston Central, we need to analyze Beeston Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broxtowe:

    • In 2024, Beeston Central reported a higher crime volume than the Broxtowe average, with 862 crimes compared to 419. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Beeston Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Broxtowe.

    • In 2023, Beeston Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broxtowe average, with 658 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Beeston Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Broxtowe.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broxtowe, Beeston Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Beeston Central Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Beeston Central crimes were 862. The crime rate of Beeston Central in 2024 was 32.76 (year) or 2.73 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Broxtowe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beeston Central were around 658 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.01 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Broxtowe.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Beeston Central)CrimesRank (Beeston Central)CrimesRank (Beeston Central)
Beeston WestNA NA748 2601 2
Eastwood St Mary'sNA NA729 3577 3
Chilwell WestNA NA531 5479 4
KimberleyNA NA536 4464 5
Stapleford NorthNA NA437 10432 6
Eastwood HilltopNA NA516 6372 8
Stapleford South WestNA NA363 13409 7
GreasleyNA NA492 7350 11
Nuthall East & StrelleyNA NA487 8360 9
Stapleford South EastNA NA464 9349 12
Beeston NorthNA NA376 12352 10
Toton & Chilwell MeadowsNA NA428 11346 13
Awsworth, Cossall & TrowellNA NA304 14322 14
Attenborough & Chilwell EastNA NA297 15252 15
BramcoteNA NA249 16233 16
Beeston RylandsNA NA180 18169 17
Watnall & Nuthall WestNA NA204 17167 18
BrinsleyNA NA110 19119 19
Eastwood HallNA NA73 2061 20

Beeston Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202612
December 20259
November 202512
October 20258
September 202511
August 202512
July 20259
June 202511
May 202516
April 202512
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202620
December 202526
November 202518
October 202520
September 202519
August 202522
July 202519
June 202522
May 202520
April 202514
March 202520
February 202510

A total of 410 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202621
December 202516
November 202521
October 202531
September 202545
August 202534
July 202549
June 202532
May 202537
April 202533
March 202538
February 202533

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20254
November 20255
October 20251
September 20255
August 20251
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
February 20254

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
August 20252
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 20256
November 20252
October 20253
September 20258
August 20255
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 202512
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
July 20253
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
October 20254
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20252
November 20256
October 20258
September 20253
August 20254
July 20256
June 20258
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20254
November 20254
October 20256
September 20256
August 20251
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20259
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20256
August 20253
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20251
November 20253
October 20254
September 20253
April 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Beeston Central in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Robbery2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Scott Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
5. The City (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Hallam Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Union Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Moore Gate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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