Trowell Crime Rate

Trowell's crime rate of 67.8 per 1,000 residents is 25.5% below the UK average, but vehicle crime stands out as a significant concern—71% above the UK average. Despite an overall 21.3% year-on-year decrease in crime, violence and sexual offences have risen by 45% YoY, highlighting a complex local trend. The area's safety score of 85/100 makes it one of the safer places in Broxtowe.

Trowell is a built-up area within Broxtowe, characterised by a mix of residential housing, local amenities, and commuter routes. As a commuter town with proximity to Nottingham, it experiences moderate traffic and a transient population, which may contribute to anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. The area's relatively low population density and limited commercial hubs may also explain its lower rates of shoplifting and public order offences compared to larger urban centres.

The most surprising finding is that vehicle crime in Trowell is 71% above the UK average (7.9 vs 4.6 per 1,000), despite an overall 22% decrease YoY. This may be linked to the area's commuter infrastructure, where parked vehicles in residential streets and driveways are vulnerable to opportunistic theft. Anti-social behaviour, at 17.9 per 1,000 (22% above UK average), likely reflects the transient nature of the population and limited community cohesion. Violence and sexual offences, though rising by 45% YoY, remain 39% below the UK average, possibly due to the area's lower population density and effective local policing. Property crime is 38.2% below the UK average, suggesting strong community safety measures or lower exposure to high-risk environments.

Crime in Trowell has decreased by 21.3% YoY, with burglary falling sharply by 64.3%—a likely result of improved security measures or reduced opportunities for intruders. Monthly trends show a clear seasonal pattern: crime peaked in August (8.3 per 1,000) and dropped to a low in February (3.1 per 1,000), possibly linked to holiday periods and reduced outdoor activity during winter. The decline in vehicle crime (-22% YoY) may reflect increased awareness or targeted policing, though the rate remains above the UK average.

How To Keep Safe in Trowell

Residents should prioritise securing vehicles, especially in driveways and residential streets, where vehicle crime is 71% above the UK average. For anti-social behaviour, reporting disturbances through the 101 non-emergency number can help maintain community safety. Given the 45% YoY increase in violence and sexual offences, avoiding isolated areas at night and keeping streets well-lit is advisable. For property security, consider systems like scOS that monitor driveways and use AI to distinguish genuine threats from benign activity, reducing false alerts.

Crime in Trowell follows distinct temporal patterns. Vehicle crime spikes at night (68% of incidents between 12am-6am), likely due to unmonitored driveways and limited street lighting. Theft peaks in the afternoon (32% of incidents between 12pm-6pm), possibly linked to retail activity and commuter movements. Burglary, though low overall, occurs most frequently in the afternoon (24% of cases), suggesting opportunistic targeting during daylight hours. Evening activity (21:00-23:00) shows a moderate increase in vehicle crime (41% of incidents), reflecting heightened risk during late hours when households are less likely to be occupied.

Compared to nearby areas, Trowell's crime rate of 67.8 per 1,000 is 22% lower than Stapleford and 75% lower than Ilkeston, making it the safest of the three. Sandiacre, with a rate of 78.8 per 1,000, has a 16% higher crime rate than Trowell. These differences may reflect varying levels of urbanisation, population density, and local policing strategies.

Given Trowell's elevated vehicle crime rate (7.9 per 1,000, 71% above UK average), home security systems like scOS can provide targeted protection, scOS uses DVLA vehicle registration checks to flag stolen or cloned plates approaching properties, reducing the risk of vehicle-related theft. Automated lighting and audio deterrents activate when suspicious activity is detected, deterring opportunists before they act. This system is particularly effective in Trowell, where vehicle crime peaks at night and often occurs in driveways with limited oversight.