Nuthall and Watnall Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,323, Nuthall and Watnall recorded 41 crimes in January 2026, a rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—41.2% below the UK average of 6.8. This figure places the area among the lowest crime-rate locations in the country, a trend consistent with its status as a built-up area within Broxtowe, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones with moderate foot traffic. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (16 incidents, 39% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (8 incidents, 19.5%) and anti-social behaviour (7 incidents, 17.1%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail activity, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. However, the spike in property-related offences, particularly criminal damage and arson, contrasts with the UK average for this category, which was 0.5 per 1,000. The area’s significantly lower rate of public order offences (76% below the UK average) may reflect effective local policing or community engagement initiatives, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. The low overall crime rate, combined with the specific distribution of offence types, suggests a unique local profile that balances factors such as population density, economic activity, and policing strategies.

January 2026 saw a doubling of criminal damage and arson incidents, rising from 4 to 8, a 100% increase. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in burglary and shoplifting, highlights a shift in the crime mix toward property-related offences. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped by 75%, from 4 to 1, suggesting a possible reduction in community tensions or seasonal factors influencing behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 39% of all reported crimes, but this rate was 36% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The stark contrast between property crime increases and violent crime rates below the UK average raises questions about local dynamics. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it marks the first recorded instance of this offence in the area for the month.

In January 2026, Nuthall and Watnall’s crime rate rose to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.9% increase from the previous month’s 3.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime every 252 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a rate that aligns with the built-up area’s relatively low overall crime profile compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that for every 1,000 residents, the area experiences 4 crimes, significantly below the UK average of 6.8. This contrast is most pronounced in categories like public order offences, which saw a 76% reduction compared to the UK average, suggesting a unique local dynamic that may reflect community-specific factors such as local policing strategies or demographic characteristics. The monthly exposure metric, while low, remains a tangible measure for residents to gauge their personal risk in the context of the area’s broader crime profile.