Crime in Beeston (Broxtowe): statistics, rates and trends
4,478 crimes were recorded in Beeston (Broxtowe) in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beeston (Broxtowe) at a glance
- Crime trends in Beeston (Broxtowe)
- Types of crime in Beeston (Broxtowe)
- Beeston (Broxtowe) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Beeston (Broxtowe)
- Streets with the most crime in Beeston (Broxtowe)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beeston (Broxtowe)
- Population and deprivation in Beeston (Broxtowe)
- Questions about crime in Beeston (Broxtowe)
- About this data
4,478 crimes were recorded in Beeston (Broxtowe) in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,332 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Beeston (Broxtowe) has the 556th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Broxtowe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,478 | 9,127 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.6 | 79.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 53,588 | 114,565 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beeston (Broxtowe) was highest in the year to July 2026 (4,478 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (3,652). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 4,478 | 83.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,023 | 75.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,088 | 76.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,035 | 75.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,652 | 68.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,085 | 76.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,720 | 69.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,125 | 77.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,972 | 74.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 429 |
| June 2026 | 408 |
| May 2026 | 338 |
| April 2026 | 408 |
| March 2026 | 427 |
| February 2026 | 299 |
| January 2026 | 405 |
| December 2025 | 343 |
| November 2025 | 377 |
| October 2025 | 344 |
| September 2025 | 350 |
| August 2025 | 350 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beeston (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, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other crime (+115%) and robbery (+84%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,332 | 24.9 | 0.73 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 809 | 15.1 | 1.82 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 726 | 13.5 | 0.88 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 304 | 5.7 | 0.84 | +13% |
| Public order | 253 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +17% |
| Other theft | 244 | 4.6 | 0.71 | +13% |
| Burglary | 169 | 3.2 | 0.89 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 165 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +38% |
| Other crime | 153 | 2.9 | 1.35 | +115% |
| Drugs | 90 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +5% |
| Robbery | 79 | 1.5 | 1.09 | +84% |
| Bicycle theft | 73 | 1.4 | 1.66 | +52% |
| Possession of weapons | 50 | 0.9 | 0.96 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 0.6 | 0.34 | +48% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 1,332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 809 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 726 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 down 8% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 165 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 38% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 115% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 90 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 5% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beeston (Broxtowe)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Beeston (Broxtowe), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beeston (Broxtowe).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beeston (Broxtowe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleford | 1,311 | 82.7 | -1% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,422 | 119.1 | +42% |
| Sandiacre | 694 | 74.9 | -10% |
| Long Eaton | 3,843 | 98.9 | +18% |
| Ruddington | 458 | 52.5 | -37% |
| Nottingham | 48,561 | 158.8 | +90% |
| West Bridgford | 2,300 | 62.9 | -25% |
| Breaston and Draycott | 477 | 65.7 | -21% |
8 areas within Beeston (Broxtowe), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Beeston Central had the highest rate (159.5 per 1,000) and Bramcote the lowest (42.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston Central | Neighbourhood | 7,209 | 1,150 | 159.5 |
| Beeston West | Neighbourhood | 5,704 | 901 | 158.0 |
| Chilwell West | Neighbourhood | 7,742 | 671 | 86.7 |
| Beeston North | Neighbourhood | 6,652 | 468 | 70.4 |
| Beeston Rylands | Neighbourhood | 4,711 | 250 | 53.1 |
| Toton & Chilwell Meadows | Neighbourhood | 8,275 | 423 | 51.1 |
| Attenborough & Chilwell East | Neighbourhood | 7,700 | 351 | 45.6 |
| Bramcote | Neighbourhood | 7,139 | 305 | 42.7 |
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 Beeston (Broxtowe) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 582 |
| On or near Styring Street | 204 |
| On or near Parking Area | 196 |
| On or near Hawthorn Grove | 108 |
| On or near Roberts Yard | 82 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 75 |
| On or near Commercial Avenue | 74 |
| On or near High Road | 73 |
| On or near Nottingham Road | 72 |
| On or near Vernon Avenue | 68 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beeston (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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,392 | 31.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,285 | 28.7% |
| Not recorded | 726 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 349 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 256 | 5.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 137 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 120 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 100 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% |
Beeston (Broxtowe) has an estimated population of 53,588. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beeston (Broxtowe) sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beeston (Broxtowe) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Beeston (Broxtowe) a safe place to live?
Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 83.6 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 Beeston (Broxtowe)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (809).
Is crime in Beeston (Broxtowe) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beeston (Broxtowe) was up 11% on the year before: 4,478 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,023 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beeston (Broxtowe)?
Beeston (Broxtowe) 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 Beeston (Broxtowe). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.