Nuthall and Watnall Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Nuthall and Watnall recorded 32 crimes across a population of 10,323, equating to a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 58.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 18.8% of total), criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, 15.6%), and anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 15.6%). These rates align with the area’s likely characteristics as a built-up residential and commercial district within Broxtowe, where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to lower levels of violent crime. Seasonal context suggests that January’s reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may have dampened outdoor crime, though the sharp rise in shoplifting (+100%) could indicate targeted activity during post-holiday periods. Property crimes (16 incidents) remained 40% below the UK average for vehicle crime, suggesting effective local measures in preventing such offences. The area’s violence rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 77% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect both demographic factors and the influence of local initiatives. However, the 200% increase in vehicle crime raises questions about potential seasonal shifts or changes in parking patterns. This data illustrates a crime profile shaped by both geographic context and temporal factors, with the area continuing to perform well against national benchmarks.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+200%), criminal damage and arson (+150%), and shoplifting (+100%) compared to December. These spikes contrast with significant declines in other theft (-75%) and possession of weapons (-75%), which fell below UK averages by 82% and 43% respectively. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate of 0.6 per 1,000—77% below the UK average—suggests a strong local deterrent, possibly linked to community policing or demographic factors. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 100% rise to four incidents may reflect post-holiday retail patterns, though the overall property crime rate (16) remained 40% below the UK average for vehicle crime. A resident would note that while vehicle crime surged, the total number of such incidents (three) still represents a small fraction of the area’s population, indicating that even with increases, the scale remains manageable.

In January 2024, Nuthall and Watnall recorded a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 3.1% decrease from December’s 3.2 per 1,000. This places the area firmly below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, with the gap widening by 0.3 per 1,000 compared to the previous month. Over the 31 days of January, an average of one crime was reported daily, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s relatively stable environment. When scaled to the population of 10,323, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 323 residents. This monthly exposure rate highlights the rarity of crime in the area, though such statistics aggregate across all crime types and do not indicate risk per individual. The population context further illustrates that even with 32 total crimes, the rate remains proportionally much lower than national benchmarks, suggesting a combination of local factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, and the built environment’s design.