Crime in Keyworth: statistics, rates and trends
295 crimes were recorded in Keyworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Keyworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Keyworth
- Types of crime in Keyworth
- Keyworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Keyworth
- Streets with the most crime in Keyworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Keyworth
- Demographics of Keyworth
- Questions about crime in Keyworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (123), anti-social behaviour (37) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,305th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Keyworth | Rushcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 295 | 6,970 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.3 | 55.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 7,697 | 126,736 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Keyworth peaked in the year to August 2021 (348 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (213). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 295 | 38.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 225 | 29.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 213 | 27.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 236 | 30.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 276 | 35.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 348 | 45.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 326 | 42.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 291 | 37.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 254 | 33.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 60 to 123.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 16.0 | 34.2 | +105% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 4.8 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 4.0 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Keyworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Keyworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwalton | 315 | 51.0 | +33% |
| Ruddington | 477 | 54.6 | +43% |
| Cotgrave | 513 | 60.9 | +59% |
| West Bridgford | 2,321 | 63.5 | +66% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,408 | 118.4 | +209% |
| East Leake | 401 | 50.7 | +32% |
| Radcliffe on Trent | 431 | 60.7 | +58% |
| Carlton (Gedling) | 3,259 | 62.0 | +62% |
Keyworth & Wolds is the one area listed within Keyworth, with 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyworth & Wolds | Neighbourhood | 9,929 | 398 | 40.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Keyworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park Avenue East” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Avenue East | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Intake Road | 18 |
| On or near Nicker Hill | 18 |
| On or near Chestnut Close | 14 |
| On or near Dale Road | 14 |
| On or near Croft Road | 13 |
| On or near Armstrong Road | 11 |
| On or near Nottingham Road | 11 |
| On or near Park Avenue West | 9 |
Of the 258 crimes in Keyworth with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 116 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Keyworth has an estimated population of 7,697 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (36%, against 22%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Keyworth average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Keyworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Keyworth a safe place to live?
Keyworth recorded 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,305th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Keyworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Keyworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Keyworth was up 31% on the year before: 295 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 225 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Keyworth?
About 7,697 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Keyworth?
Keyworth 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.