Crime in Nuthall and Watnall: statistics, rates and trends
638 crimes were recorded in Nuthall and Watnall in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nuthall and Watnall at a glance
- Crime trends in Nuthall and Watnall
- Types of crime in Nuthall and Watnall
- Nuthall and Watnall compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Nuthall and Watnall
- Streets with the most crime in Nuthall and Watnall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nuthall and Watnall
- Population and deprivation in Nuthall and Watnall
- Questions about crime in Nuthall and Watnall
- About this data
638 crimes were recorded in Nuthall and Watnall in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 187 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Nuthall and Watnall has the 944th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nuthall and Watnall | Broxtowe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 638 | 9,127 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.0 | 79.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,457 | 114,565 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nuthall and Watnall was highest in the year to July 2018 (677 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (466). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 638 | 61.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 516 | 49.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 508 | 48.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 466 | 44.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 501 | 47.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 529 | 50.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 556 | 53.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 602 | 57.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 677 | 64.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nuthall and Watnall 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 burglary (+61%) and shoplifting (+59%). The largest falls were in public order (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 187 | 17.9 | 0.52 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 8.5 | 0.55 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 7.0 | 1.03 | +14% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.5 | 0.87 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 5.0 | 1.01 | +44% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.6 | 0.55 | -16% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.5 | 1.00 | +61% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 3.3 | 0.40 | +59% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.2 | 1.49 | +57% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.3 | 0.99 | +250% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.1 | 0.35 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.69 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Nuthall and Watnall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nuthall and Watnall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nuthall and Watnall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nuthall and Watnall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nuthall and Watnall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nuthall and Watnall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nuthall and Watnall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nuthall and Watnall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nuthall and Watnall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nuthall and Watnall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nuthall and Watnall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nuthall and Watnall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Nuthall and Watnall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Nuthall and Watnall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nuthall and Watnall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Nuthall and Watnall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nuthall and Watnall.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nuthall and Watnall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood | 1,745 | 88.8 | +46% |
| Hucknall | 3,578 | 93.9 | +54% |
| Nottingham | 48,561 | 158.8 | +160% |
| Ilkeston | 4,576 | 113.9 | +87% |
| Stapleford | 1,311 | 82.7 | +36% |
| Arnold | 2,937 | 74.5 | +22% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 234 | 44.5 | -27% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,478 | 83.6 | +37% |
2 areas within Nuthall and Watnall, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Nuthall East & Strelley had the highest rate (72.5 per 1,000) and Watnall & Nuthall West the lowest (49.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuthall East & Strelley | Neighbourhood | 5,266 | 382 | 72.5 |
| Watnall & Nuthall West | Neighbourhood | 5,191 | 256 | 49.3 |
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 Nuthall and Watnall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 85 |
| On or near Cedarland Crescent | 41 |
| On or near Rowan Crescent | 32 |
| On or near Larkfield Road | 28 |
| On or near Hillingdon Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Newdigate Street | 23 |
| On or near Atkinson Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Spencer Drive | 14 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nuthall and Watnall 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 222 | 34.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 30.1% |
| Not recorded | 89 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Nuthall and Watnall has an estimated population of 10,457. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nuthall and Watnall sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nuthall and Watnall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Nuthall and Watnall a safe place to live?
Nuthall and Watnall recorded 61.0 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 Nuthall and Watnall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in Nuthall and Watnall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nuthall and Watnall was up 24% on the year before: 638 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 516 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nuthall and Watnall?
Nuthall and Watnall 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 Nuthall and Watnall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.