Nuthall and Watnall Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Nuthall and Watnall, a built-up area within Broxtowe, continues to demonstrate a crime profile markedly lower than the UK average. The area’s overall crime rate in September 2024 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 59.7% below the national average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low exposure to criminal activity, a pattern consistent with its character as a suburban locality with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The top two crime types were property-related offences (21 incidents, 65.6% of total crimes) and violent crimes (6 incidents, 18.8% of total crimes). While property crimes remain the most common category, their rate (2.0 per 1,000) is still 41% below the UK average for shoplifting and 11% below for vehicle crime, suggesting effective local deterrents or community engagement. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, are 77% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area’s lower population density and reduced concentration of nightlife or high-risk environments. Seasonal factors in September, such as the start of the academic year and shorter evenings, likely contribute to shifts in crime patterns, though no direct correlation to the current data is evident. The low overall rate underscores a broader trend of stability in this area, though continued monitoring is necessary to ensure this trend persists.

September 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting and public order offences each rising by 300% compared to August. This jump, from one to four incidents in both categories, suggests potential disruptions tied to the start of the academic year or increased foot traffic in local areas. Conversely, violent crimes, including sexual offences, fell by 45.5% (from 11 to 6 incidents), a drop that may align with the seasonal transition to cooler weather and reduced social activity in public spaces. Other theft and vehicle crime also decreased, with the latter falling by 20% (from five to four incidents). These reductions contrast with the UK average, where other theft remains 6% below the national rate and vehicle crime 11% below. Possession of weapons emerged as an outlier, with the area’s rate (0.1 per 1,000) 43% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000). This anomaly may warrant further local scrutiny. Residents might find the 43% above UK average for weapons possession intriguing, given the area’s otherwise low crime profile. The mix of rising and falling categories illustrates the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, shaped by both seasonal rhythms and community-specific factors.

The crime rate in Nuthall and Watnall in September 2024 (3.1 per 1,000) marked a 25.7% decrease from August’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in September, a figure that, while low, provides a concrete benchmark for residents to gauge local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 323 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average in most categories. With a population of 10,323, the area’s low crime rate translates to a significantly reduced likelihood of encountering criminal activity compared to the national context. This relative safety is particularly evident in violent crimes, where the area’s rate of 0.6 per 1,000 is 77% below the UK average. However, the 43% above UK average for possession of weapons, though numerically small, raises questions about localized factors that may not be immediately apparent. The comparison underscores the area’s success in maintaining low crime levels, even as it navigates the challenges of seasonal transitions and the return of students to local schools and universities. For residents, these figures offer reassurance of a secure environment, though the data highlights the need for continued vigilance in areas where minor deviations from the UK average occur.