Broxtowe Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broxtowe’s crime profile in September 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by the district’s character as a mixed urban-rural area with significant educational and retail hubs. The overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000, 13.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflects a combination of factors, including the seasonal context of September, which marks the return to school and university term. Violence and sexual offences (29.3% of all crimes) remain the most common category, but their 16.3% month-on-month decline may partly reflect the impact of targeted policing or the natural ebb of violent incidents during the academic year. Shoplifting, however, stands out as a stark contrast, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 — 97% above the UK average — likely driven by the presence of retail centres and high streets that attract both shoppers and opportunistic offenders. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, accounted for 15.1% of all crimes, suggesting ongoing challenges in community cohesion. The seasonal context of September, with its mix of back-to-school activity and the early stages of the university term, may contribute to fluctuations in crime patterns, particularly in public spaces and transport hubs. While Broxtowe’s overall crime rate remains below the national average, the divergence in specific categories like shoplifting and public order offences highlights the need for tailored approaches to address localised pressures.

September 2025 saw a 150% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, a sharp contrast to the 46.2% decrease in robbery, which dropped from 13 to 7. This shift suggests a possible reallocation of criminal activity, with more opportunistic thefts occurring in public spaces. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained a persistent issue, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 — 97% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a significant localised challenge. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 15%, aligning with the UK trend, but the 32.4% rise in public order offences highlights tensions that may be exacerbated by seasonal transitions, such as the start of the academic year. The 100% increase in possession of weapons, from 6 to 12 cases, raises concerns about weapon-related incidents, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime in Broxtowe, where certain categories consistently diverge from national patterns.

Broxtowe’s crime rate in September 2025 (6.4 per 1,000) marks a 3.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent trend of lower crime activity. Daily crime statistics show an average of 24 crimes reported each day in the district, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 156 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of crime in relation to the population. Broxtowe’s population of 114,565 means that while the overall rate is below the UK average, the absolute number of crimes still requires attention. The reduction in violent crimes, particularly the 16.3% drop in violence and sexual offences, may partly explain the decline, though seasonal factors like the return to school and university term starting in September could also contribute. The contrast with the UK average is most stark in shoplifting, which remains significantly higher, suggesting localised pressures that differ from the national trend.