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Crime in Watnall

Watnall had 117 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 15 Broxtowe areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% below the middle Broxtowe area. Crime was down 24% on the three months before.

NG16, Broxtowe · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Watnall

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75.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 15Broxtowe rank1st is the highest rate
-24%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common40 in 3 months

Month by month

51 Mar 68 Apr 35 May 38 Jun 44 Jul 35 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Watnall. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4034%
anti-social behaviour2723%
shoplifting1513%
criminal damage76%
public order76%
burglary43%
theft43%
other crime43%

Watnall against Broxtowe

TypeWatnall per 1,000Middle Broxtowe areaChange
Violence25.931.6▼ 2%
Burglary2.62.5–
Vehicle crime1.33.4–
Anti-social behaviour17.515.7▲ 29%
Theft and robbery4.57.8▼ 30%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Awsworth149.6▼ 13%
Nuthall117▲ 20%
Newthorpe105.2▲ 12%
Giltbrook94.3▲ 7%
Watnall75.9▼ 24%
Kimberley69.5▼ 10%
Moorgreen34.40%
See every Broxtowe area ranked on the crime in Broxtowe page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Watnall a safe area?

Watnall had about 75.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 15 Broxtowe areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Watnall?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (40), followed by anti-social behaviour (27) and shoplifting (15).