Crime in Lenton & Wollaton East: statistics, rates and trends
2,873 crimes were recorded in Lenton & Wollaton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 37% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Lenton & Wollaton East
- Questions about crime in Lenton & Wollaton East
- About this data
2,873 crimes were recorded in Lenton & Wollaton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 37% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 831 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lenton & Wollaton East has the 652nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lenton & Wollaton East | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,873 | 51,573 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.7 | 155.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +37% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 21,818 | 331,077 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lenton & Wollaton East was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,138 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,103). Over the whole period it rose 0%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,873 | 131.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,103 | 96.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,196 | 100.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,263 | 103.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,422 | 111.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,138 | 143.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,982 | 136.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,927 | 134.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,871 | 131.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 174 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lenton & Wollaton East 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 theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+191%) and robbery (+100%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 831 | 38.1 | 1.11 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 445 | 20.4 | 2.46 | +191% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 295 | 13.5 | 0.88 | +6% |
| Other theft | 234 | 10.7 | 1.68 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 209 | 9.6 | 1.94 | +74% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 192 | 8.8 | 1.30 | +30% |
| Public order | 171 | 7.8 | 1.18 | -2% |
| Burglary | 132 | 6.1 | 1.71 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 108 | 5.0 | 6.01 | +33% |
| Other crime | 91 | 4.2 | 1.98 | +86% |
| Drugs | 68 | 3.1 | 0.95 | -8% |
| Robbery | 44 | 2.0 | 1.49 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 1.6 | 1.60 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 0.9 | 0.52 | -10% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lenton & Wollaton East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 831 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 28.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lenton & Wollaton East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 445 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 191% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lenton & Wollaton East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lenton & Wollaton East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lenton & Wollaton East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lenton & Wollaton East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lenton & Wollaton East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lenton & Wollaton East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lenton & Wollaton East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lenton & Wollaton East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lenton & Wollaton East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lenton & Wollaton East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lenton & Wollaton East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lenton & Wollaton East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lenton & Wollaton East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lenton & Wollaton East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lenton & Wollaton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 2,477 | 131.0 | -1% |
| Wollaton West | 1,063 | 69.2 | -47% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 4,962 | 204.2 | +55% |
| Leen Valley | 778 | 89.0 | -32% |
| Castle | 5,759 | 572.2 | +335% |
| Meadows | 4,216 | 307.0 | +133% |
| Bilborough | 2,059 | 112.5 | -15% |
| Clifton West | 882 | 75.8 | -42% |
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 Lenton & Wollaton East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 426 |
| On or near Rathmines Close | 134 |
| On or near Kyte Street | 111 |
| On or near Willoughby Street | 99 |
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 62 |
| On or near Welby Avenue | 58 |
| On or near Harley Street | 52 |
| On or near West Road | 50 |
| On or near Harvey Road | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lenton & Wollaton East 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,045 | 36.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 792 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 295 | 10.3% |
| Under investigation | 246 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 224 | 7.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 90 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 51 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% |
Lenton & Wollaton East has an estimated population of 21,818. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lenton & Wollaton East sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lenton & Wollaton East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 84.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.8% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% |
| Private rented homes | 47.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Lenton & Wollaton East a safe place to live?
Lenton & Wollaton East recorded 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Lenton & Wollaton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 831 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (445).
Is crime in Lenton & Wollaton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lenton & Wollaton East was up 37% on the year before: 2,873 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,103 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lenton & Wollaton East?
Lenton & Wollaton East is policed by Nottinghamshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Lenton & Wollaton East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.