CRIME update for October 2026

CRIME update for October 2026

Dear Resident

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

Burglaries residential = 4

05/10 Lenton Lane – Derelict building whereby suspect has smashed window to gain entry, noting reported stolen.

09/10 Highfield Road – Room of university complex broken into via window access, which was ajar, items have been stolen from within.

09/10 Montpelier Road – Suspect has stolen a pair of walking boots.

13/10 Warwick Street – Female suspect has burgled property.

Robbery = 1

16/10 Dunkirk Road – At approximately 3pm, theft of e-scooter reported.

Criminal damage = 3

Between 01/10 and 06/10 Lenton Lane – top glass panel of back door to unoccupied residential property found damaged, fist size hole, entry not gained to building, door is security door and locked.

06/10 Friary Close – At approximately 3:35am, kitchen window reported smashed.

13/10 Thane Road – Windows have been smashed on canal boat on the towpath.

Theft of motor vehicle = 0

Theft from vehicle = 1

Between 30/09 and 01/10 Lenton Lane – Offender has damaged boot and rear driver side window, items stolen from within.

Cycle Theft = 2

Between 02/10 and 05/10 Boots Building Site – Bike reported stolen.

09/10 Lace Street – Bicycle stolen from front garden. 

Shop Theft = 0

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, Robbery, Cycle Theft and Shop Theft have been included 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.