Crime in Edwalton: statistics, rates and trends
315 crimes were recorded in Edwalton in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Edwalton
- Questions about crime in Edwalton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (155), anti-social behaviour (39) and criminal damage and arson (28) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,129th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Edwalton | Rushcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 315 | 6,970 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.0 | 55.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 6,180 | 126,736 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Edwalton peaked in the year to August 2023 (336 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (135). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 133%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 315 | 51.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 251 | 40.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 312 | 50.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 336 | 54.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 250 | 40.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 244 | 39.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 240 | 38.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 152 | 24.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 135 | 21.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (59% below) and other theft (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 107 to 155.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 25.1 | 34.2 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 6.3 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Edwalton; the highest is Clifton (Nottingham) (118.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Keyworth (38.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edwalton |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford | 2,321 | 63.5 | +24% |
| Ruddington | 477 | 54.6 | +7% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,408 | 118.4 | +132% |
| Keyworth | 295 | 38.3 | -25% |
| Cotgrave | 513 | 60.9 | +20% |
| Radcliffe on Trent | 431 | 60.7 | +19% |
| Carlton (Gedling) | 3,259 | 62.0 | +22% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,569 | 85.3 | +67% |
Edwalton is the one area listed within Edwalton, with 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwalton | Neighbourhood | 6,180 | 315 | 51.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Edwalton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Alford Road” and “Robinson Close” (22 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alford Road | 22 |
| On or near Robinson Close | 22 |
| On or near Albertine Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Grange Road | 18 |
| On or near Wisteria Drive | 17 |
| On or near Bateman Close | 16 |
| On or near Hawthorn Close | 16 |
| On or near Elder Close | 13 |
| On or near Glastonbury Close | 13 |
| On or near Daffodil Gardens | 11 |
Of the 276 crimes in Edwalton with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 125 | 45.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 25.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Edwalton has an estimated population of 6,180 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.7%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Edwalton average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Edwalton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Edwalton a safe place to live?
Edwalton recorded 51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,129th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Edwalton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Edwalton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edwalton was up 25% on the year before: 315 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 251 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Edwalton?
About 6,180 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Edwalton?
Edwalton 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.