Crime Rate in Leen Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leen Valley

The total recorded crimes in Leen Valley, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leen Valley crime rate of 3.60 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 Leen Valley, encompassing approximately 15,005 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Leen Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Swaledale Close with total crimes: 5
  • Denehurst Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Leen Valley?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Leen Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 761 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Leen Valley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

    • In 2023, Leen Valley had fewer crimes than the Nottingham average, with 541 crimes compared to 1,920. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Leen Valley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Nottingham, Leen Valley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Leen Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Leen Valley has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 3.60 ranking 20th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Leen Valley crimes were 761. The crime rate of Leen Valley in 2024 was 50.71 (year) or 4.23 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leen Valley were around 541 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.05 (year) or 3.00 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leen Valley)CrimesRank (Leen Valley)CrimesRank (Leen Valley)
Hyson Green & Arboretum408 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's592 25,594 13,780 2
Castle593 15,089 22,433 5
Meadows331 43,637 43,025 3
Bulwell258 52,799 52,551 4
Berridge178 142,245 71,969 6
Bilborough234 72,289 61,881 12
Dales254 62,100 101,958 8
Bestwood191 122,184 91,966 7
Basford204 102,238 81,905 10
Aspley231 82,080 111,842 13
Clifton East216 92,075 121,948 9
Sherwood191 131,921 131,888 11
Radford200 111,682 151,378 14
Lenton & Wollaton East162 151,845 141,200 16
Mapperley159 161,300 161,309 15
Bulwell Forest149 171,254 171,183 17
Clifton West74 19880 18925 18
Wollaton West77 18797 19650 19

Leen Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 202512
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 20241
September 20242
August 202413
July 202412
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 202411
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202543
February 202512
January 202514
December 202416
November 202422
October 202420
September 202421
August 202423
July 202413
June 202440
May 202423

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 202421
November 202416
October 20249
September 20249
August 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
December 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 202412
August 20249
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 202410
September 20249
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Leen Valley in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Swaledale Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Denehurst Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Robbery1
4. Manville Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
5. Aspley Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Western Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. St Margarets Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Spean Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
9. Aylestone Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Newtondale Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1

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