Crime in West Bridgford: statistics, rates and trends
2,321 crimes were recorded in West Bridgford in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West Bridgford at a glance
- Crime trends in West Bridgford
- Types of crime in West Bridgford
- West Bridgford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within West Bridgford
- Streets with the most crime in West Bridgford
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Bridgford
- Demographics of West Bridgford
- Questions about crime in West Bridgford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (580), shoplifting (508) and anti-social behaviour (324) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 888th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | West Bridgford | Rushcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,321 | 6,970 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.5 | 55.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 36,575 | 126,736 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Bridgford peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,685 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,309). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,321 | 63.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,357 | 64.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,445 | 66.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,569 | 70.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,555 | 69.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,585 | 70.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,685 | 73.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,576 | 70.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,309 | 63.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 206 |
| July 2026 | 200 |
| June 2026 | 223 |
| May 2026 | 177 |
| April 2026 | 219 |
| March 2026 | 182 |
| February 2026 | 196 |
| January 2026 | 191 |
| December 2025 | 143 |
| November 2025 | 197 |
| October 2025 | 190 |
| September 2025 | 197 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Bridgford recorded notably more bicycle theft (89% above the national rate) and shoplifting (64% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (64% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 45 to 85 and robbery rose from 22 to 35, while drugs fell from 120 to 80 and shoplifting fell from 707 to 508.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 580 | 15.9 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 508 | 13.9 | 8.5 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 324 | 8.9 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 146 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 128 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 98 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Other crime | 85 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +89% |
| Burglary | 84 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Drugs | 80 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 57 | 1.6 | 0.8 | +58% |
| Robbery | 35 | 1.0 | 1.4 | +59% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 0.6 | 1.0 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than West Bridgford; the highest is Nottingham (160.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Keyworth (38.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Bridgford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwalton | 315 | 51.0 | -20% |
| Ruddington | 477 | 54.6 | -14% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,408 | 118.4 | +87% |
| Nottingham | 49,024 | 160.3 | +153% |
| Carlton (Gedling) | 3,259 | 62.0 | -2% |
| Keyworth | 295 | 38.3 | -40% |
| Cotgrave | 513 | 60.9 | -4% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,569 | 85.3 | +34% |
Of the 6 areas within West Bridgford, Trent Bridge had the highest crime rate (210.1 per 1,000) and Lady Bay the lowest (29.0), 7 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Bridge | Neighbourhood | 3,279 | 689 | 210.1 |
| Compton Acres | Neighbourhood | 5,421 | 495 | 91.3 |
| Abbey | Neighbourhood | 7,793 | 392 | 50.3 |
| Lutterell | Neighbourhood | 4,347 | 205 | 47.2 |
| Musters | Neighbourhood | 5,765 | 188 | 32.6 |
| Lady Bay | Neighbourhood | 6,728 | 195 | 29.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in West Bridgford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park Avenue” (151).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Avenue | 151 |
| On or near Melford Hall Drive | 149 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 120 |
| On or near The Becket Way | 113 |
| On or near Supermarket | 101 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 96 |
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Bolton Close | 44 |
| On or near Millicent Grove | 43 |
Of the 1,997 crimes in West Bridgford with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 324 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 867 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 525 | 26.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 190 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 125 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 71 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 50 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 30 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
West Bridgford has an estimated population of 36,575 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%), less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.5%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Bridgford average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | West Bridgford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 55.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Bridgford a safe place to live?
West Bridgford recorded 63.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 888th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in West Bridgford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 580 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (508).
Is crime in West Bridgford going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Bridgford was down 2% on the year before: 2,321 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,357 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Bridgford?
About 36,575 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Bridgford?
West Bridgford 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.