Crime Rate in Wollaton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wollaton West

The total recorded crimes in Wollaton West, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wollaton West crime rate of 2.64 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 Wollaton West, encompassing approximately 29,156 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Wollaton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Nottingham.

    • 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 areas in the Nottingham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Wollaton West has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 2.64 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wollaton West)CrimesRank (Wollaton West)CrimesRank (Wollaton West)
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
Leen Valley54 20761 20541 20

Wollaton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

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 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202519
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 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 202512
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20241
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
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 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
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 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
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 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
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 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
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 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
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 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Wollaton West in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Other crime2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
5. Romney Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
7. Pembury Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
8. Millbeck Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Hambledon Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Tranby Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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