Crime Rate in Watnall & Nuthall West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Watnall & Nuthall West

The total recorded crimes in Watnall & Nuthall West, Broxtowe, UK in February 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watnall & Nuthall West crime rate of 4.90 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 Watnall & Nuthall West, encompassing approximately 4,486 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Watnall & Nuthall West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spencer Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Atkinson Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Larkfield Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Watnall & Nuthall West?

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

  • Relative to Broxtowe:

    • In 2024, Watnall & Nuthall West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broxtowe average, with 204 crimes compared to 419.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Watnall & Nuthall West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Broxtowe.

    • In 2023, Watnall & Nuthall West had fewer crimes than the Broxtowe average, with 167 crimes compared to 354. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Watnall & Nuthall West recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the Broxtowe.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broxtowe, Watnall & Nuthall West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Watnall & Nuthall West Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Watnall & Nuthall West crimes were 204. The crime rate of Watnall & Nuthall West in 2024 was 45.47 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Broxtowe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Watnall & Nuthall West were around 167 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.23 (year) or 3.10 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Broxtowe.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Watnall & Nuthall West)CrimesRank (Watnall & Nuthall West)CrimesRank (Watnall & Nuthall West)
Beeston CentralNA NA862 1658 1
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
BrinsleyNA NA110 19119 19
Eastwood HallNA NA73 2061 20

Watnall & Nuthall West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 202510
November 20259
October 20256
September 202510
August 20258
July 20255
June 202514
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
August 20251
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20256
August 20254
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251
May 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Watnall & Nuthall West in February 2026

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

1. Spencer Drive (Map)
Total7
Burglary6
Other crime1
2. Atkinson Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Larkfield Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Newdigate Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Watnall Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Chilton Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Johnson Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Kirtley Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Alandene Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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