CRIME update for May 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 May.

Burglaries residential = 2

08/05 Addington Road – Premises broken into, nothing reported stolen, entry gained via skylight.

22/05 Ilkeston Road – Entry gained through insecure unlocked door, laptop and projector taken.

Criminal damage = 10

04/05 Manston Mews – Window to door smashed.

07/05 Woodgate Court – Crack to window of property.

09/05 Alfreton Road – Nearside wing mirror kicked off a vehicle.

13/05 Leroy Wallace Avenue – Door busted after being kicked in.

19/05 Argyle Court – Window to property smashed.   

20/05 Radford Boulevard – Graffiti damage, image of penis drawn on front door.

22/05 Alfreton Road – Brick thrown at door causing the glass panel to smash. 

22/05 Graham Street – Group of unknown males have vandalized vehicle by breaking the wing mirror off.

22/05 Graham Street – Unknown male has kicked wing mirror causing damage.

24/05 Garfield Road – Door kicked in causing it to break.

Theft of motor vehicle = 1

21/05 Alfreton Road – Yamaha Scooter stolen. 

Theft from vehicle = 4

Between 05/05 and 12/05 Ilkeston Road – Vehicle broken into, laptop, wallet, cash and bag stolen. Since realising victim's bank card has been used in 5 locations.

Between 08/05 and 10/05 Forest Road West – Sunglasses, clothes and centre console screen has been stolen.

Between 14/05 and 18/05 Ilkeston Road – Bank notified victim someone attempting to use their bank card, upon returning to vehicle discovered wallet, perfume and sunglasses have been stolen.

Between 14/05 and 15/05 Denman Street Central – Tool's stolen from boot of vehicle. 

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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