Total Crime Rate
19.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cliff Boulevard area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West , and the 75th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cliff Boulevard (NG16 2LB) in the last 12 months was 19.5 per 1,000 residents and was 49.2% lower than the Watnall & Nuthall West average (38.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cliff Boulevard (NG16 2LB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Strathglen Close, where police recorded 33 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Almond Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Watnall & Nuthall West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Strathglen Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Strathglen Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cornfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Cornfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Almond Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Almond Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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