Total Crime Rate
57.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Place area has the 12th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West , and the 146th highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chapel Place (NG16 2NQ) in the last 12 months was 57.8 per 1,000 residents and was 50.8% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Place (NG16 2NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Victoria Street. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 12 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 | James Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Ruby Paddocks | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Main Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillcrest Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Street | Under investigation |
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