Crime in Beeston (Broxtowe): statistics, rates and trends
4,569 crimes were recorded in Beeston (Broxtowe) in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Beeston (Broxtowe)
- Questions about crime in Beeston (Broxtowe)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,342), shoplifting (843) and anti-social behaviour (723) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 530th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Broxtowe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,569 | 9,243 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.3 | 80.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 53,588 | 114,565 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Beeston (Broxtowe) of any year here (4,569 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,569 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,032 | 75.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,038 | 75.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,066 | 75.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,700 | 69.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,057 | 75.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,732 | 69.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,161 | 77.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,916 | 73.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 441 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded notably more shoplifting (86% above the national rate), bicycle theft (67% above the national rate) and other crime (35% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (61% below) and drugs (48% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 75 to 153 and burglary rose from 103 to 172.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,342 | 25.0 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 843 | 15.7 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 723 | 13.5 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 320 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Public order | 255 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 248 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 180 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +58% |
| Burglary | 172 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +67% |
| Other crime | 153 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +104% |
| Drugs | 91 | 1.7 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Robbery | 78 | 1.5 | 1.4 | +59% |
| Bicycle theft | 74 | 1.4 | 0.8 | +45% |
| Possession of weapons | 55 | 1.0 | 1.0 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 35 | 0.7 | 1.7 | +59% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Beeston (Broxtowe); the highest is Nottingham (160.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ruddington (54.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beeston (Broxtowe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapleford | 1,287 | 81.2 | -5% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,408 | 118.4 | +39% |
| Sandiacre | 726 | 78.3 | -8% |
| Long Eaton | 3,869 | 99.6 | +17% |
| Ruddington | 477 | 54.6 | -36% |
| Nottingham | 49,024 | 160.3 | +88% |
| West Bridgford | 2,321 | 63.5 | -26% |
| Breaston and Draycott | 464 | 64.0 | -25% |
Of the 8 areas within Beeston (Broxtowe), Beeston West had the highest crime rate (170.9 per 1,000) and Bramcote the lowest (42.4), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeston West | Neighbourhood | 5,704 | 975 | 170.9 |
| Beeston Central | Neighbourhood | 7,209 | 1,181 | 163.8 |
| Chilwell West | Neighbourhood | 7,742 | 665 | 85.9 |
| Beeston North | Neighbourhood | 6,652 | 484 | 72.8 |
| Beeston Rylands | Neighbourhood | 4,711 | 248 | 52.6 |
| Toton & Chilwell Meadows | Neighbourhood | 8,275 | 418 | 50.5 |
| Attenborough & Chilwell East | Neighbourhood | 7,700 | 339 | 44.0 |
| Bramcote | Neighbourhood | 7,139 | 303 | 42.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Beeston (Broxtowe) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (572).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 572 |
| On or near Styring Street | 222 |
| On or near Parking Area | 221 |
| On or near Hawthorn Grove | 110 |
| On or near Roberts Yard | 106 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 86 |
| On or near Commercial Avenue | 80 |
| On or near High Road | 79 |
| On or near Nottingham Road | 77 |
| On or near Vernon Avenue | 73 |
Of the 3,846 crimes in Beeston (Broxtowe) with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 723 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,410 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,284 | 33.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 389 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 263 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 165 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 121 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 98 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 22 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Beeston (Broxtowe) has an estimated population of 53,588 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (11.6%, against 7.9%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (42%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beeston (Broxtowe) average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Beeston (Broxtowe) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Beeston (Broxtowe) a safe place to live?
Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 530th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Beeston (Broxtowe)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,342 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (843).
Is crime in Beeston (Broxtowe) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beeston (Broxtowe) was up 13% on the year before: 4,569 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,032 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beeston (Broxtowe)?
About 53,588 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beeston (Broxtowe)?
Beeston (Broxtowe) 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.