CRIME update for September 2026

CRIME update for September 2026

Dear Resident

Here is an update regarding Acquisitive Crime which occurred in the Leen Police beat area during the month of September. 

Burglary residential = 0

Robbery = 0

Criminal damage = 6

17/09 Norton Street – Large deep scratch across the passenger side of the vehicle as though it has been keyed, as well as a small dent in the rear passenger side door.

Delayed report 10/09 – 26/08 KFC Alfreton Road – Road related incident whereby suspect has exited vehicle and took hold of caller's mobile phone and thrown it to the ground causing damage.

Delayed report 16/09 – 02/09 Castle Retail Park – Offender as tried to get into his vehicle however his vehicle was parked closely to the victim's vehicle. Offender was disgruntled about how close both vehicles were and intentionally banged his car door into victim's vehicle before managing to get in his car and leave the area.

08/09 Forster Street – Damage caused to parked vehicle outside Sutton House.

15/09 Prospect Street – Damage to cigarette bin outside public house.

18/09 Glentworth Road – All four tyres of vehicle slashed with a sharp instrument whilst vehicle was left parked secure and unattended outside victim's home address. 

Theft of motor vehicle = 1

23/09 Maun Avenue – Between 4:30pm and 11pm, theft of vehicle. 

Theft from vehicle = 5

04/09 Glentworth Road – Offender has tried multiple car doors, eventually finding an unlocked car, money stolen from within.

08/09 Forster Street – Suspect has smashed window, money stolen from within.

10/09 Alfreton Road – Offender seen twice on recorded CCTV whereby they have tried vehicle doors whilst vehicle parked on driveway. Vehicle was locked so nothing stolen.

25/09 Norton Street – Nearside rear window smashed, items removed.

29/09 Forster Street – 2x males in dark clothing entered unlocked vehicle, v5 proof of road tax and chains stolen from within.

Cycle Theft = 1

25/09 Midland Way – Bike reported stolen from around Chettles Trade Park.

Shop Theft = 35 incidents of shoplifting reported.

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

With the community feedback received, I have now included Robbery, Cycle Theft and Shop Theft in the monthly crime reports. I would love to hear further feedback from you about whether you would like to receive reports on any other types of acquisitive crime for your neighbourhood. 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 again endeavour to get these added to the monthly crime update for your benefit.