Total Crime Rate
79.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wharton Crescent area has the 19th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Beeston Central , and the 105th 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 Wharton Crescent (NG9 1RJ) in the last 12 months was 79.7 per 1,000 residents and was 33.4% lower than the Beeston Central average (119.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 325.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 43.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 183.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wharton Crescent (NG9 1RJ), the main crime hotspot is near Wharton Crescent. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beeston Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ireland Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Redwood Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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