Crime in Edwalton: statistics, rates and trends
308 crimes were recorded in Edwalton in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Edwalton at a glance
- Crime trends in Edwalton
- Types of crime in Edwalton
- Edwalton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Edwalton
- Streets with the most crime in Edwalton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edwalton
- Population and deprivation in Edwalton
- Questions about crime in Edwalton
- About this data
308 crimes were recorded in Edwalton in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 148 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Edwalton has the 1,156th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Edwalton | Rushcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 308 | 6,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.8 | 54.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,180 | 126,736 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Edwalton was highest in the year to July 2023 (320 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (134). Over the whole period it rose 130%, 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 | 308 | 49.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 258 | 41.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 316 | 51.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 320 | 51.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 245 | 39.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 253 | 40.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 229 | 37.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 151 | 24.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 134 | 21.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Edwalton 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+35%) and other theft (+20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 23.9 | 0.70 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 6.8 | 0.44 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +67% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +20% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.9 | 1.38 | +64% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.1 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -27% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -55% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.67 | +33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.39 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Edwalton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Edwalton recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 48.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Edwalton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Edwalton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Edwalton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Edwalton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Edwalton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Edwalton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Edwalton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Edwalton recorded 18 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 64% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Edwalton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Edwalton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Edwalton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Edwalton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Edwalton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Edwalton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Edwalton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Edwalton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Edwalton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Edwalton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Edwalton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Edwalton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Edwalton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Edwalton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Edwalton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Edwalton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Edwalton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Edwalton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edwalton |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford | 2,300 | 62.9 | +26% |
| Ruddington | 458 | 52.5 | +5% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,422 | 119.1 | +139% |
| Keyworth | 278 | 36.1 | -28% |
| Cotgrave | 532 | 63.2 | +27% |
| Radcliffe on Trent | 399 | 56.2 | +13% |
| Carlton (Gedling) | 3,211 | 61.1 | +23% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,478 | 83.6 | +68% |
1 areas within Edwalton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Edwalton had the highest rate (49.8 per 1,000) and Edwalton the lowest (49.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwalton | Neighbourhood | 6,180 | 308 | 49.8 |
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 Edwalton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alford Road | 21 |
| On or near Robinson Close | 20 |
| On or near Hawthorn Close | 17 |
| On or near Grange Road | 16 |
| On or near Wisteria Drive | 16 |
| On or near Albertine Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Bateman Close | 15 |
| On or near Glastonbury Close | 14 |
| On or near Daffodil Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Elder Close | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Edwalton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 38.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 42 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 3.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Edwalton has an estimated population of 6,180. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Edwalton sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Edwalton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Edwalton a safe place to live?
Edwalton recorded 49.8 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 Edwalton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Edwalton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edwalton was up 19% on the year before: 308 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 258 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Edwalton?
Edwalton 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 Edwalton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.