Crime Rate in Chilwell West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chilwell West

The total recorded crimes in Chilwell West, Broxtowe, UK in February 2026 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chilwell West crime rate of 2.16 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 Chilwell West, encompassing approximately 15,253 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Chilwell West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Flatt with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Gayrigg Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chilwell West?

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

  • Relative to Broxtowe:

    • In 2024, Chilwell West reported a higher crime volume than the Broxtowe average, with 531 crimes compared to 419. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chilwell West witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Broxtowe.

    • In 2023, Chilwell West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broxtowe average, with 479 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chilwell West witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Broxtowe.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chilwell West Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Chilwell West crimes were 531. The crime rate of Chilwell West in 2024 was 34.81 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Broxtowe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chilwell West were around 479 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.40 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Broxtowe.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chilwell West)CrimesRank (Chilwell West)CrimesRank (Chilwell West)
Beeston CentralNA NA862 1658 1
Beeston WestNA NA748 2601 2
Eastwood St Mary'sNA NA729 3577 3
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

Chilwell West 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 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202623
December 202522
November 202529
October 202515
September 202510
August 202524
July 202528
June 202518
May 202511
April 202516
March 202524
February 202515

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20252
November 20255
October 20258
September 20258
August 202510
July 202514
June 202513
May 202511
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202616
December 202516
November 202522
October 20259
September 202524
August 202518
July 202517
June 202513
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20254
October 20252
September 20256
August 20255
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20256
May 202510
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
June 20252

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Chilwell West in February 2026

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

1. Oak Flatt (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Gayrigg Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Kedleston Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Oak Acres (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bedale Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Caldbeck Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Kirkbride Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Garton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Inham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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