Crime Rate in Lenton & Wollaton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lenton & Wollaton East

The total recorded crimes in Lenton & Wollaton East, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 219 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lenton & Wollaton East crime rate of 3.64 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 Lenton & Wollaton East, encompassing approximately 60,095 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (25.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
Lenton & Wollaton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Kyte Street with total crimes: 13
  • Willoughby Street with total crimes: 11

How safe is Lenton & Wollaton East?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Lenton & Wollaton East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 1845 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lenton & Wollaton East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

    • In 2023, Lenton & Wollaton East had fewer crimes than the Nottingham average, with 1,200 crimes compared to 1,920. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lenton & Wollaton East recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Nottingham, Lenton & Wollaton East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lenton & Wollaton East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lenton & Wollaton East has recorded 219 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Lenton & Wollaton East crimes were 1,845. The crime rate of Lenton & Wollaton East in 2024 was 30.70 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lenton & Wollaton East were around 1,200 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.97 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lenton & Wollaton East)CrimesRank (Lenton & Wollaton East)CrimesRank (Lenton & Wollaton East)
Hyson Green & Arboretum432 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's557 15,594 13,780 2
Castle470 25,089 22,433 5
Meadows335 43,637 43,025 3
Bulwell245 52,799 52,551 4
Berridge188 122,245 71,969 6
Bilborough172 132,289 61,881 12
Basford243 62,238 81,905 10
Bestwood222 72,184 91,966 7
Dales220 82,100 101,958 8
Clifton East202 102,075 121,948 9
Sherwood164 151,921 131,888 11
Aspley196 112,080 111,842 13
Radford157 161,682 151,378 14
Mapperley171 141,300 161,309 15
Bulwell Forest131 171,254 171,183 17
Clifton West70 19880 18925 18
Wollaton West91 18797 19650 19
Leen Valley62 20761 20541 20

Lenton & Wollaton East 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 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202535
May 202524
April 202526
March 202527
February 202512
January 202510
December 202424
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 202422

A total of 148 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202514
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256
January 20257
December 202410
November 202410
October 202411
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202519
May 202510
April 20254
March 202511
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202525
May 202511
April 202510
March 202517
February 20256
January 202517
December 20244
November 202414
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202518
May 202517
April 202515
March 202515
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 202411
October 202419
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 649 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202551
May 202555
April 202553
March 202563
February 202556
January 202561
December 202446
November 202446
October 202452
September 202461
August 202441

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202512
May 202510
April 202517
March 202523
February 202512
January 202516
December 202420
November 202418
October 202416
September 202425
August 202413

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 20259
April 20258
March 202515
February 20253
January 202514
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 20241
November 202412
October 20249
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Lenton & Wollaton East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lenton & Wollaton East postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
2. Kyte Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Willoughby Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Other theft1
4. Welby Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Marchwood Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Arnesby Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Gloucester Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Calver Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
10. Wemyss Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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