Crime in Wollaton West: statistics, rates and trends
1,063 crimes were recorded in Wollaton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Wollaton West
- Questions about crime in Wollaton West
- About this data
1,063 crimes were recorded in Wollaton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 364 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wollaton West has the 2,250th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wollaton West | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,063 | 51,573 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.2 | 155.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,355 | 331,077 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wollaton West was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,063 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (791). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 1,063 | 69.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 854 | 55.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 890 | 58.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 852 | 55.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 791 | 51.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 893 | 58.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 882 | 57.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 867 | 56.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,021 | 66.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wollaton West 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.
The largest increases were in other theft (+97%) and shoplifting (+95%). The largest falls were in drugs (-45%) and public order (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 364 | 23.7 | 2.86 | +95% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 14.8 | 0.43 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 99 | 6.4 | 0.42 | -7% |
| Other theft | 77 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +97% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 4.2 | 0.61 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.1 | 0.62 | +21% |
| Public order | 43 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -17% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +36% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.0 | 0.96 | +55% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.6 | 1.16 | +50% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.80 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.87 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -25% |
Shoplifting in Wollaton West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wollaton West recorded 364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Wollaton West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wollaton West recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wollaton West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wollaton West recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wollaton West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wollaton West recorded 77 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 97% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wollaton West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wollaton West recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wollaton West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wollaton West recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wollaton West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wollaton West recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wollaton West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wollaton West recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wollaton West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wollaton West recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wollaton West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wollaton West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wollaton West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wollaton West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wollaton West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wollaton West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wollaton West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wollaton West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wollaton West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wollaton West recorded 6 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wollaton West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wollaton West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wollaton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilborough | 2,059 | 112.5 | +62% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,873 | 131.7 | +90% |
| Leen Valley | 778 | 89.0 | +29% |
| Aspley | 2,058 | 114.3 | +65% |
| Radford | 2,477 | 131.0 | +89% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 4,962 | 204.2 | +195% |
| Basford | 1,891 | 114.0 | +65% |
| Berridge | 2,320 | 128.9 | +86% |
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 Wollaton West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 458 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 71 |
| On or near Pembury Road | 23 |
| On or near Calderdale | 19 |
| On or near Glade Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Lambie Close | 16 |
| On or near Deepdale Road | 14 |
| On or near Latimer Drive | 14 |
| On or near Nidderdale | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wollaton West 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 | 428 | 40.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 250 | 23.5% |
| Not recorded | 99 | 9.3% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 7.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Wollaton West has an estimated population of 15,355. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wollaton West sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wollaton West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.8% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Wollaton West a safe place to live?
Wollaton West recorded 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Wollaton West?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 364 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (228).
Is crime in Wollaton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wollaton West was up 24% on the year before: 1,063 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 854 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wollaton West?
Wollaton West 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 Wollaton West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.