Crime in Eastwood: statistics, rates and trends
1,792 crimes were recorded in Eastwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eastwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Eastwood
- Types of crime in Eastwood
- Eastwood compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Eastwood
- Streets with the most crime in Eastwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eastwood
- Demographics of Eastwood
- Questions about crime in Eastwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (545), shoplifting (361) and anti-social behaviour (233) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 457th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Eastwood | Broxtowe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,792 | 9,243 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 19,652 | 114,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eastwood peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,250 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,675). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,792 | 91.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,840 | 93.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,905 | 96.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,780 | 90.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,675 | 85.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,886 | 96.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,060 | 104.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,159 | 109.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,250 | 114.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 196 |
| July 2026 | 188 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| April 2026 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 178 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 156 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 190 |
| October 2025 | 156 |
| September 2025 | 141 |
Compared with England and Wales, Eastwood recorded notably more shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate), other crime (71% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (58% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (49% below) and vehicle crime (39% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 38 to 71 and burglary rose from 59 to 80, while vehicle crime fell from 101 to 60 and anti-social behaviour fell from 344 to 233.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 545 | 27.7 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 361 | 18.4 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 233 | 11.9 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 145 | 7.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 107 | 5.4 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Public order | 96 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Burglary | 80 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +36% |
| Other crime | 71 | 3.6 | 2.1 | +87% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -41% |
| Drugs | 33 | 1.7 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Eastwood; the highest is Ripley (Amber Valley) (116.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinsley and Underwood (45.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eastwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heanor | 2,543 | 109.8 | +20% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 237 | 45.0 | -51% |
| Ilkeston | 4,600 | 114.5 | +26% |
| Nuthall and Watnall | 639 | 61.1 | -33% |
| Hucknall | 3,609 | 94.7 | +4% |
| Selston | 404 | 62.2 | -32% |
| Ripley (Amber Valley) | 2,177 | 116.2 | +27% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | -25% |
Of the 4 areas within Eastwood, Eastwood St Mary's had the highest crime rate (141.3 per 1,000) and Eastwood Hall the lowest (37.5), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood St Mary's | Neighbourhood | 5,108 | 722 | 141.3 |
| Eastwood Hilltop | Neighbourhood | 6,093 | 501 | 82.2 |
| Greasley | Neighbourhood | 7,012 | 515 | 73.4 |
| Eastwood Hall | Neighbourhood | 1,439 | 54 | 37.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Eastwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (198).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 198 |
| On or near Parking Area | 178 |
| On or near Stones Close | 56 |
| On or near Manor Road | 51 |
| On or near South Street | 50 |
| On or near Morel Close | 49 |
| On or near Kelham Way | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 37 |
| On or near The Island | 34 |
| On or near Wellington Street | 33 |
Of the 1,559 crimes in Eastwood with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 233 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 579 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 542 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Eastwood has an estimated population of 19,652 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (29%, against 22%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eastwood average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Eastwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eastwood a safe place to live?
Eastwood recorded 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 457th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Eastwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 545 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (361).
Is crime in Eastwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eastwood was down 3% on the year before: 1,792 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,840 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eastwood?
About 19,652 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eastwood?
Eastwood 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.