Vehicle Crime Alert - Bilborough, Beechdale & Denewood

Vehicle Crime Alert - Bilborough, Beechdale & Denewood

Increase in Vehicle Crime Across Bilborough, Beechdale and Denewood

Your Neighbourhood Policing Team would like to make residents aware of a significant increase in vehicle crime across the Bilborough, Beechdale and Denewood areas.

Between June and August 2026, there were 18 offences of Theft of Motor Vehicle and Theft From Motor Vehicle recorded across the three wards.

Since 1 September 2026, there have already been 44 offences, despite November not yet being complete.

This equates to an increase of approximately 144%, highlighting a concerning rise in vehicle-related crime in our communities.

Most Vehicles Targeted Were Left Insecure

Analysis of recent offences shows that many of the vehicles targeted had been left unlocked or otherwise insecure, allowing offenders to gain easy access to the vehicle and any property left inside.

Criminals often look for easy opportunities and will routinely try vehicle door handles looking for unsecured vehicles.

Protect Your Vehicle

Please help reduce the risk of becoming a victim by following these simple crime prevention measures:

🔒 Always lock your vehicle, even when parked outside your home or when left unattended for a short period of time. 

🔑 Never leave keys, spare keys or key fobs inside the vehicle.

🚗 Double-check that all doors, windows and sunroofs are fully closed and secure.

🎒 Remove valuables from your vehicle. Items such as bags, wallets, mobile phones, laptops, tools and loose change can attract thieves.

👀 Do not leave items on display. If you must leave property in your vehicle, ensure it is hidden before arriving at your destination.

💡 Park in well-lit locations where possible and make use of secure parking facilities.

🛡️ Consider additional security measures such as steering wheel locks, immobilisers, trackers or alarms.

📹 Home CCTV, doorbell cameras and Vehicle DASH Cameras can also act as a deterrent and assist investigations.

Help Keep Our Neighbourhood Safe

If you witness suspicious behaviour around vehicles, please report it to Nottinghamshire Police.

• 999 if a crime is in progress or there is an immediate threat.
• 101 or report online for non-emergency information.

By taking simple precautions and ensuring your vehicle is secure, we can work together to reduce opportunities for offenders.