CRIME update for July 2026

Dear Resident

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

Burglaries residential = 1

26/07 Garfield Road – Suspect has entered property via unlocked door, been spooked and fled on foot.

Criminal damage = 6

07/07 Ilkeston Road – Male suspect has broken off front door handle to property.

07/07 Alfreton Road – Wooden door panel kicked in and broken as suspects gain access to closed abandon food store Dunkin' Donuts.

10/07 Garfield Road – Suspect has used a tool/implement to cause a scratch to the paintwork of a vehicle whilst parked secure in open air car park.

11/07 Norton Street – Suspect has thrown a wine glass at vehicle causing car window to smash.

17/07 Ilkeston Road – Following a verbal argument over parking, upon returning has found vehicle has been keyed and covered in food and drink.

18/07 Alfreton Road – Front door has been intentionally kicked in causing significant damage.

Theft of motor vehicle = 1

21/07 Norton Street – Bike lock snapped and motorbike stolen from car park.

Theft from vehicle = 1

17/07 Leroy Wallace Avenue – Vehicle broken into whereby Apple AirPods, charging lead, bank cards and CDs stolen from within.

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.