Total Crime Rate
24.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broughton Drive area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East , and the 95th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
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 Broughton Drive (NG8 1DX) in the last 12 months was 24.6 per 1,000 residents and was 72.4% lower than the Lenton & Wollaton East average (89.0 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -6.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broughton Drive (NG8 1DX), the main crime hotspot is near Sutton Passeys Crescent. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lenton & Wollaton East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Sutton Passeys Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Harrow Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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