Crime by Postcode

West BridgfordTown

Crime in West Bridgford

Recorded crime in West Bridgford is 2.3 times the Rushcliffe average and 1.1 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has fallen 12%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of West Bridgford: about 29,159 residents in 29 neighbourhoods.

Safety
3/10Above average crime
Living
8.2/10Good
5-year change
−12%fewer crimes
vs the council
2.3×the Rushcliffe average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Rushcliffe 005D: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeRushcliffe 005E: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeNottingham 039A: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeRushcliffe 004C: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeRushcliffe 004E: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRushcliffe 005F: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeRushcliffe 007C: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeNottingham 039B: no scoreNottingham 040D: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeNottingham 039C: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeNottingham 029C: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeRushcliffe 004A: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeNottingham 040C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRushcliffe 005B: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeRushcliffe 004B: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeNottingham 040B: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeRushcliffe 004D: Safety 9 out of 10, very low crimeRushcliffe 005C: Safety 9 out of 10, very low crimeRushcliffe 007E: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeRushcliffe 005A: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeNottingham 040A: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeNottingham 034C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeRushcliffe 006A: Safety 9 out of 10, very low crimeRushcliffe 008D: Safety 9 out of 10, very low crimeNottingham 029B: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeNottingham 024E: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeNottingham 029D: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeRushcliffe 006B: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeRushcliffe 006E: Safety 10 out of 10, very low crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of West Bridgford.

Crime over 5 years

Down 12% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of West Bridgford, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 3,276 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20223,276Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 3,179 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20233,179Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 2,880 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20242,880Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 2,882 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20252,882Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 2,885 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20262,885

What is recorded

Crime severity: 2.3× the Rushcliffe average (1.1× the England and Wales average). 100 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 51% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 16% of the harm here
  • Robbery: 9% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 28 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery1.6
Burglary5.9
Violence and sexual offences29.7
Drugs6.6
Possession of weapons1.4
Other crime2.0
Other theft9.9
Theft from the person1.6
Vehicle crime5.5
Criminal damage and arson8.5
Public order8.3
Bicycle theft2.9
Shoplifting15.8

Postcode districts in West Bridgford

Nearby towns

Council: Rushcliffe

Questions about crime in West Bridgford

Is West Bridgford a safe place to live?
West Bridgford scores 3 out of 10 for safety (above average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 2.3 times the Rushcliffe average.
Is crime going up or down in West Bridgford?
Down 12% over 5 years, from 3,276 recorded crimes a year to 2,885.
What is the most common crime in West Bridgford?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 30 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in West Bridgford compare with Rushcliffe?
Crime severity in West Bridgford is 2.3 times the Rushcliffe average.