Crime in Broxtowe: statistics, rates and trends

9,127 crimes were recorded in Broxtowe in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,927 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Broxtowe has the 181st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Broxtowe was highest in the year to July 2018 (9,758 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (8,222). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broxtowe over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other crime.

The largest increases were in robbery (+100%) and other crime (+89%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Broxtowe

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broxtowe recorded 2,927 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Broxtowe

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broxtowe recorded 1,365 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Broxtowe

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broxtowe recorded 1,314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Broxtowe

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broxtowe recorded 735 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Broxtowe

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broxtowe recorded 572 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Broxtowe

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broxtowe recorded 526 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Broxtowe

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broxtowe recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Broxtowe

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broxtowe recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Broxtowe

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broxtowe recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Broxtowe

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broxtowe recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Broxtowe

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Broxtowe recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Broxtowe

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broxtowe recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Broxtowe

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broxtowe recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Broxtowe

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Broxtowe recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Broxtowe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broxtowe.

28 areas within Broxtowe, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Beeston Central had the highest rate (159.5 per 1,000) and Brinsley the lowest (36.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Broxtowe over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broxtowe over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Broxtowe has an estimated population of 114,565. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broxtowe sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Broxtowe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.