Nuthall and Watnall Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Nuthall and Watnall for July 2025, accounting for 30.6% of all reported incidents. This category, with 11 crimes recorded, is 64% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, reflecting the area’s generally low levels of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, contributing 22.2% of total crimes, while vehicle crime rounds out the top three at 16.7%, albeit 54% above the national average. These figures align with the area’s semi-rural character, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity tend to suppress violent crime but may leave vehicles more exposed to theft during summer months. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, school holidays, and outdoor events—likely influenced the rise in vehicle crime and bicycle theft, which could be attributed to temporary increases in traffic or unsecured vehicles at festivals. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in criminal damage and arson by 90% may indicate effective community engagement or reduced outdoor activity during the month. Overall, the area’s crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents is 59.3% below the UK average, a testament to its stable environment and localized policing efforts. However, the 54% increase in vehicle crime above the national average suggests targeted measures may be needed to address this specific vulnerability.

July 2025 marked a 100% increase in both vehicle crime and bicycle theft compared to the previous month, with six and one incidents respectively. This surge may partly explain the 54% rise in vehicle crime above the UK average, though the overall rate remains far below national levels. Conversely, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 90%, dropping from 10 to 1 incident, a trend consistent with the area’s seasonal context of reduced outdoor activity during peak summer. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 33.3%, a shift that could reflect increased social gatherings during festivals or school holidays. Shoplifting and other theft categories fell sharply, with shoplifting down 66.7% and other theft down 62.5%, suggesting that targeted policing or community initiatives may have had a localized impact. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in a semi-rural area where seasonal and event-driven factors often influence reporting.

The crime rate in Nuthall and Watnall for July 2025 stands at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 41.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 287 residents. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day over the month, a figure that may reflect the area’s lower population density and limited commercial activity compared to urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 10,323, the 36 reported crimes equate to a relatively low level of risk for residents, though the slight rise in vehicle crime and bicycle theft suggests localized factors—such as increased summer tourism or temporary changes in traffic patterns—could be influencing specific categories. The contrast with the UK average underscores the area’s consistent safety record, though the 54% increase in vehicle crime above the national average highlights a niche vulnerability that warrants attention.