Crime in Lenton & Wollaton East: statistics, rates and trends
2,975 crimes were recorded in Lenton & Wollaton East in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 40% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Lenton & Wollaton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Lenton & Wollaton East
- Types of crime in Lenton & Wollaton East
- Lenton & Wollaton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lenton & Wollaton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lenton & Wollaton East
- Demographics of Lenton & Wollaton East
- Questions about crime in Lenton & Wollaton East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (870), shoplifting (474) and anti-social behaviour (289) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 586th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Lenton & Wollaton East | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,975 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.4 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +40% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 21,818 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Lenton & Wollaton East peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,134 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,130). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,975 | 136.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,130 | 97.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,149 | 98.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,261 | 103.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,396 | 109.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,134 | 143.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,989 | 137.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,927 | 134.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,909 | 133.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 276 |
| July 2026 | 289 |
| June 2026 | 303 |
| May 2026 | 249 |
| April 2026 | 276 |
| March 2026 | 265 |
| February 2026 | 236 |
| January 2026 | 201 |
| December 2025 | 205 |
| November 2025 | 240 |
| October 2025 | 234 |
| September 2025 | 201 |
Compared with England and Wales, Lenton & Wollaton East recorded notably more bicycle theft (5.7 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate) and other crime (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (43% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 157 to 474 and robbery rose from 23 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 870 | 39.9 | 34.2 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 474 | 21.7 | 8.5 | +202% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 289 | 13.2 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Other theft | 244 | 11.2 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 219 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 189 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Public order | 181 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Burglary | 139 | 6.4 | 3.6 | +46% |
| Bicycle theft | 103 | 4.7 | 0.8 | +24% |
| Other crime | 100 | 4.6 | 2.1 | +100% |
| Drugs | 65 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Robbery | 51 | 2.3 | 1.4 | +122% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.4 | 1.0 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.0 | 1.7 | +5% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Lenton & Wollaton East; the highest is Castle, Nottingham (570.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Wollaton West (71.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lenton & Wollaton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 2,499 | 132.1 | -3% |
| Wollaton West | 1,092 | 71.1 | -48% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | +54% |
| Leen Valley | 777 | 88.9 | -35% |
| Castle | 5,744 | 570.7 | +319% |
| Meadows | 4,283 | 311.9 | +129% |
| Bilborough | 2,037 | 111.3 | -18% |
| Clifton West | 853 | 73.3 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Lenton & Wollaton East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (478).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 478 |
| On or near Rathmines Close | 137 |
| On or near Kyte Street | 117 |
| On or near Willoughby Street | 114 |
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 60 |
| On or near Welby Avenue | 59 |
| On or near Harley Street | 53 |
| On or near West Road | 53 |
| On or near Harvey Road | 51 |
Of the 2,686 crimes in Lenton & Wollaton East with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 289 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,095 | 40.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 823 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 262 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 232 | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 76 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 59 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Lenton & Wollaton East has an estimated population of 21,818 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (64.6%, against 7.9%), more private renting (48%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (6.2%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lenton & Wollaton East average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Lenton & Wollaton East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 28.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 64.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 39.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 47.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lenton & Wollaton East a safe place to live?
Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 136.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 586th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Lenton & Wollaton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 870 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (474).
Is crime in Lenton & Wollaton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lenton & Wollaton East was up 40% on the year before: 2,975 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,130 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lenton & Wollaton East?
About 21,818 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lenton & Wollaton East?
Lenton & Wollaton East is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.