Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Crescent area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Chilwell West , and the 93rd lowest 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 The Crescent (NG9 5JX) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 70.9% lower than the Chilwell West average (81.5 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% 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 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Crescent (NG9 5JX), the main crime hotspot is near Perkins Way. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chilwell West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holmfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Thompson Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Perkins Way | Under investigation |
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