Beeston (Broxtowe) Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 51,231 residents, the 343 crimes recorded in Beeston (Broxtowe) during December 2025 equate to a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 4.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a distinction that reflects both local characteristics and broader national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a pronounced focus on violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 32.7% of all reports, followed by shoplifting (16.0%) and anti-social behaviour (12.8%). The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and the presence of transient populations—likely contributes to these patterns. For instance, the high rate of shoplifting may be consistent with the influx of shoppers during the festive period, while the relatively low rate of violence could indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or the natural deterrent of colder weather. However, the area’s crime profile also highlights areas of divergence from the UK average: shoplifting and burglary rates are elevated, while violence and public order offences are slightly below national benchmarks. These disparities may be influenced by the area’s urban character, with a mix of residential and commercial zones that create opportunities for certain types of crime. The seasonal context also raises questions about the impact of empty homes during holidays, which could explain the rise in burglary. Overall, the December 2025 data illustrates a balance between routine crime patterns and the unique pressures of the holiday season, offering a nuanced picture of safety in Beeston (Broxtowe).

December 2025 brought sharp shifts in crime patterns for Beeston (Broxtowe). Burglary incidents rose by 94.1% (17 → 33), a surge that may reflect increased home occupancy during the holiday season or targeted activity in vacant properties. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 66.7% (9 → 3), suggesting a possible reduction in illicit activity around festive events. The breakdown of crime types reveals a complex mix: while violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.7% of all crimes, this category was 14% below the UK average. Shoplifting, however, was 93% above the UK average, likely driven by Christmas shopping traffic in local retail hubs. A resident-specific insight is the 30% increase in vehicle crime, which may be linked to seasonal changes in parking habits or the presence of unsecured vehicles during the festive period. These variations highlight the area’s unique dynamics, where retail activity and holiday rhythms shape crime trends in distinct ways.

Beeston (Broxtowe) recorded a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, marking a 9.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the end-of-year seasonal pattern, where reduced foot traffic in retail and leisure areas may partly explain lower incidents of shoplifting and public order offences. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 11 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 343 crimes within the local rhythm of activity. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains consistent with the area’s historical pattern of moderate crime density. When scaled to the population of 51,231, this suggests that while crime remains a concern, the rate is sufficiently low to avoid overwhelming local resources. The comparison to the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000 highlights Beeston’s relative safety, though specific categories like burglary and shoplifting still show stark deviations from national trends.