Total Crime Rate
70.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Edward Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West , and the 119th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Edward Road (NG16 1DB) in the last 12 months was 70.1 per 1,000 residents and was 82.9% higher than the Watnall & Nuthall West average (38.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 36.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Edward Road (NG16 1DB), the main crime hotspot is near Glebe Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Watnall & Nuthall West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Atkinson Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Edward Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Glebe Road | Under investigation |
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