Crime in Wollaton West: statistics, rates and trends
1,092 crimes were recorded in Wollaton West in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wollaton West at a glance
- Crime trends in Wollaton West
- Types of crime in Wollaton West
- Wollaton West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wollaton West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wollaton West
- Demographics of Wollaton West
- Questions about crime in Wollaton West
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (371), violence and sexual offences (240) and anti-social behaviour (98) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,177th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wollaton West | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,092 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.1 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 15,355 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Wollaton West of any year here (1,092 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,092 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 863 | 56.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 883 | 57.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 880 | 57.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 773 | 50.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 913 | 59.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 867 | 56.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 870 | 56.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,018 | 66.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 121 |
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 62 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 109 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wollaton West recorded notably more shoplifting (2.9 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (58% below) and public order (57% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 38 to 79 and shoplifting rose from 206 to 371, while drugs fell from 43 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 371 | 24.2 | 8.5 | +80% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 15.6 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 6.4 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Other theft | 79 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +108% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.9 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Public order | 44 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +75% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +75% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.6 | 3.3 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Wollaton West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wollaton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough | 2,037 | 111.3 | +56% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,975 | 136.4 | +92% |
| Leen Valley | 777 | 88.9 | +25% |
| Aspley | 2,069 | 114.9 | +62% |
| Radford | 2,499 | 132.1 | +86% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | +194% |
| Basford | 1,868 | 112.6 | +58% |
| Berridge | 2,354 | 130.7 | +84% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Wollaton West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (475).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 475 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Glade Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Calderdale | 21 |
| On or near Pembury Road | 21 |
| On or near Lambie Close | 16 |
| On or near Nidderdale | 15 |
| On or near Deepdale Road | 14 |
| On or near Ringwood Crescent | 14 |
Of the 994 crimes in Wollaton West with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 453 | 45.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 251 | 25.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 82 | 8.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Wollaton West has an estimated population of 15,355 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wollaton West average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wollaton West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wollaton West a safe place to live?
Wollaton West recorded 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,177th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Wollaton West?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 371 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (240).
Is crime in Wollaton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wollaton West was up 27% on the year before: 1,092 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 863 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wollaton West?
About 15,355 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wollaton West?
Wollaton West 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.