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 March 2025 are around 216 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lenton & Wollaton East crime rate of 3.59 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
Lenton & Wollaton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • Kyte Street with total crimes: 13
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lenton & Wollaton East has recorded 216 crimes with crime rate of 3.59 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottingham)CrimesRank (Nottingham)CrimesRank (Nottingham)
Hyson Green & Arboretum388 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's611 15,594 13,780 2
Castle483 25,089 22,433 5
Meadows327 43,637 43,025 3
Bulwell207 62,799 52,551 4
Berridge187 112,245 71,969 6
Bilborough199 82,289 61,881 12
Bestwood185 122,184 91,966 7
Dales201 72,100 101,958 8
Basford180 142,238 81,905 10
Clifton East173 152,075 121,948 9
Radford195 91,682 151,378 14
Aspley192 102,080 111,842 13
Sherwood181 131,921 131,888 11
Mapperley172 161,300 161,309 15
Bulwell Forest103 171,254 171,183 17
Clifton West89 19880 18925 18
Leen Valley94 18761 20541 20
Wollaton West78 20797 19650 19

Lenton & Wollaton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 206 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202512
January 202516
December 202420
November 202418
October 202416
September 202425
August 202413
July 202412
June 202430
May 202421

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202512
January 202510
December 202424
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 202422
July 202421
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20253
January 202514
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247
July 202422
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20257
December 202410
November 202410
October 202411
September 202416
August 202414
July 20246
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
August 20248
July 202416
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20256
January 202517
December 20244
November 202414
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 613 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202556
January 202561
December 202446
November 202446
October 202452
September 202461
August 202441
July 202461
June 202472
May 202454

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 202411
October 202419
September 202414
August 202410
July 202415
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 88 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 20241
November 202412
October 20249
September 202413
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Lenton & Wollaton East in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Kyte Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Other theft5
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
4. Welby Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Burglary4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Willoughby Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Calver Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
8. Lister Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
9. West Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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