West Bridgford Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shoplifting dominated West Bridgford’s crime profile in July 2025, accounting for 34.9% of all reported crimes. This figure, 223% above the UK average, highlights the area’s unique challenges, particularly in retail zones that may attract opportunistic theft during the summer tourist season. The overall crime rate stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 31.4% below the UK average, underscoring West Bridgford’s relatively safe environment compared to the national picture. Violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences, made up 21.2% of incidents but were 57% below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s built-up character and community-focused policing may help mitigate such offences. Anti-social behaviour and public order crimes were also significantly lower than the UK average, contributing to a crime picture that reflects a blend of suburban stability and targeted retail vulnerabilities. The seasonal context of July—marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased foot traffic—likely influenced the prominence of shoplifting, as well as the relatively low rates of violent crime. This interplay between local geography and seasonal rhythms provides a nuanced understanding of the area’s crime dynamics, with retail zones and public spaces emerging as key focal points for both prevention and intervention efforts.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft and vehicle crime, both rising by 400% compared to the previous month. This jump, from one to five bicycle thefts and two to ten vehicle crimes, may partly explain the shift in the crime mix towards property-related offences. Conversely, robbery fell by 83.3%, with incidents dropping from six to one, reflecting a marked reduction in violent crimes. Shoplifting remained the dominant category, contributing 34.9% of all reported crimes, a rate 223% above the UK average. This anomaly suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly linked to the area’s retail presence and summer tourism. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were both below UK averages, with the latter at 53% below. These figures indicate a relatively stable environment for public spaces, despite the surge in specific property crimes.

West Bridgford's crime rate in July 2025 dropped by 8.2% compared to June, falling from 6.4 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months, when outdoor activities and tourism peak. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately seven crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of events and seasonal shifts. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. When compared to the UK average, West Bridgford remains significantly safer, with its overall crime rate 31.4% below the national average. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the area’s character as a relatively low-crime built-up district. The population context further underscores that, despite the presence of specific crime types like shoplifting, the overall safety profile of West Bridgford is markedly better than the UK average, suggesting a combination of community engagement and environmental factors that may contribute to this trend.