Crime Rate in Wollaton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wollaton West

The total recorded crimes in Wollaton West, Nottingham, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wollaton West crime rate of 2.68 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 Wollaton West, encompassing approximately 29,156 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wollaton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Nidderdale with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wollaton West?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Wollaton West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 797 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wollaton West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wollaton West had fewer crimes than the Nottingham average, with 650 crimes compared to 1,920. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wollaton West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wollaton West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wollaton West has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 2.68 ranking 20th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Wollaton West crimes were 797. The crime rate of Wollaton West in 2024 was 27.33 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wollaton West were around 650 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.29 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking 19 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
Lenton & Wollaton East216 51,845 141,200 16
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20259
January 202511
December 202413
November 202417
October 202423
September 202414
August 202424
July 202419
June 202456
May 202417

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20241
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20249
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 202415
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20257
January 202517
December 202420
November 202426
October 202416
September 202417
August 202418
July 202418
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Wollaton West in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Nidderdale (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft1
4. Woodhall Road (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Fernwood Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Hambledon Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ranelagh Grove (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wollaton Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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