Nottinghamshire Police

Is Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey Safe?

Crime statistics for Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 1,812 crimes
40 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

1,812 Crimes (last 36 months)
55.9% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑2.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 1,812 total crimes recorded in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey

Violent Crime
485 26.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
275 15.2%
Other Theft
222 12.3%
Bicycle Theft
178 9.8%
Shoplifting
136 7.5%
Criminal Damage & Arson
117 6.5%
Burglary
100 5.5%
Vehicle Crime
84 4.6%
Public Order
81 4.5%
Drugs
49 2.7%
Other Crime
35 1.9%
Robbery
21 1.2%
Possession of Weapons
18 1%
Theft from Person
11 0.6%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey safe?

Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey has a CrimeRadar safety score of 40/100, rated Below Average. A total of 565 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 2.7% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey in the last 12 months?

565 crimes were recorded in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 2.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (550 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 485 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey?

The most common crime in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey is Violent Crime, with 485 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 85.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 2.7% — from 550 crimes in the previous 12 months to 565 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey?

Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey has a safety score of 40 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey compare to the Nottinghamshire Police average?

Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey has a safety score of 40/100, while the Nottinghamshire Police force area average is 10/100. Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey?

55.9% of crimes recorded in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Nottinghamshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey?

485 violent crimes were recorded in Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey in the last 12 months — representing 85.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 275 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey last updated?

The crime data for Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey with other areas?

You can compare Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.