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 July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watnall & Nuthall West crime rate of 2.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Watnall & Nuthall West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Nightingale Close with total crimes: 2
  • Larkfield Road with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Watnall & Nuthall West has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 2.90 ranking 18th out of 19 in the Broxtowe, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Watnall & Nuthall West)CrimesRank (Watnall & Nuthall West)CrimesRank (Watnall & Nuthall West)
Beeston Central111 1862 1658 1
Beeston West77 2748 2601 2
Eastwood St Mary's76 3729 3577 3
Chilwell West74 4531 5479 4
Kimberley53 5536 4464 5
Stapleford North49 6437 10432 6
Eastwood Hilltop41 9516 6372 8
Stapleford South West41 10363 13409 7
Greasley41 11492 7350 11
Stapleford South East42 7464 9349 12
Nuthall East & Strelley39 12487 8360 9
Toton & Chilwell Meadows42 8428 11346 13
Beeston North39 13376 12352 10
Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell19 17304 14322 14
Bramcote30 14249 16233 16
Attenborough & Chilwell East24 15297 15252 15
Beeston Rylands21 16180 18169 17
Brinsley9 19110 19119 19
Eastwood Hall6 2073 2061 20

Watnall & Nuthall West 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 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.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
November 20241
August 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202514
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20253

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241

High Crime Locations Watnall & Nuthall West in July 2025

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

1. Oak Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Nightingale Close (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Larkfield Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
4. Rowan Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Edward Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Glebe Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Boden Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Larkfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Newdigate Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Lime Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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