CRIME update for April 2026

Dear Resident

Here is an update regarding Burglaries, Vehicle Crime and Criminal damage which occurred in the Lenton Triangle Police beat area during the month of April. 

Burglaries residential = 5

Between 29/03 and 09/04 Faraday Road – Property broken into, jewellery and playstation game console stolen. 

12/04 Ilkeston Road – Items stolen from within property

12/04 Elmsthorpe Avenue – Burglary at a student house

20/04 Hazelmere Grove – Back door found open unlocked by unknown means

28/04 Wellington Villas – Access gained via insecure downstairs toilet window, 2x laptop, power drill and hedge trimmer stolen. Suspect left via back door

Criminal Damage = 1

23/04 Stansfield Street – Intoxicated students causing damage to fence of a residential property

Theft of motor vehicle = 0

Theft from vehicle = 3

08/04 Ilkeston Road – Suspect has gained entry and petrol strimmer stolen

Between 19/04 and 20/04 Dunlop Avenue – Entry gained by unknown means causing no damage, items stolen from within

Between 26/04 and 28/04 Douglas Road – Front driver side window smashed with brick, items searched through on the back seat

PLEASE ENSURE YOU LOCK ALL YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS, ENSURE YOU REMOVE ALL VALUABLE ITEMS FROM VISIBLE VIEW

You can find lots of useful advice for securing your property and valuable on our website at Crime prevention advice | Nottinghamshire Police

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