CRIME update for July 2026

Dear Resident

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

Burglaries residential = 2

14/07 Allington Avenue – Male suspect has entered property as a trespasser with no intention to steal, identified and subsequently released.  

20/07 Willoughby Avenue – Entry gained via open kitchen window, male suspect identified and subsequently arrested on suspicion of burglary.

Criminal damage = 2

21/07 Lenton Recreation Ground – Pavilion vandalised, shutters ripped off the doors and windows smashed, damage to lock on top gate.

24/07 Park Road – Male suspect has kicked passenger side door of vehicle causing a dent. 

Theft of motor vehicle = 2

16/07 Church Street – Motorbike stolen from insecure car park.

16/07 Park Street – At 11:45pm vehicle stolen from off the street without keys.

Theft from vehicle = 3

Between 15/07 and 16/07 Gloucester Avenue – Front nearside window smashed, coin purse taken from centre console stolen.

18/07 Park Road – Entry gained with money, bank cards, driving license and passport stolen from within.

28/07 Lenton Boulevard – Whilst unloading items from vehicle, vehicle was momentarily left insecure and unattended, black Nike backpack containing laptop, wallet, keys, mobile phone, headphone and charges stolen.   

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

I would love to hear your feedback about whether you would like to receive reports on other types of crime. Please feel free to reply to me, let me know what types of crime you would like to have included or would be of interest to you. If there is enough interest, I will endeavour to get these added to the monthly crime update for your benefit.