Crime Rate in Nottingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nottingham

The total recorded crimes in Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 4,756 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nottingham crime rate of 14.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Nottingham, encompassing approximately 323,635 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1434) incidents (6.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (813) incidents (10.16% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (544) incidents (25.64% increase)
Nottingham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • High Street with total crimes: 108
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 42
  • South Parade with total crimes: 38

Nottingham Police Info:

Nottinghamshire Police

Nottingham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Castle (593 crimes), and the safest, Leen Valley (54 crimes), is 539 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Nottingham.

Similarly, the area of City Centre & Trent Bridge (745 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wilford & Silverdale (23 crimes), with a difference of 722 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Nottingham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Castle593
St. Ann's592
Hyson Green & Arboretum408
Meadows331
Bulwell258

Safest Wards:

Mapperley159
Bulwell Forest149
Wollaton West77
Clifton West74
Leen Valley54

Most Dangerous Areas:

City Centre & Trent Bridge745
St Ann's West465
Arboretum, Forest & Trent University201
Radford180
Bulwell North174

Safest Areas:

North Sherwood64
Bilborough South58
Rise Park & Top Valley West57
Wollaton Vale37
Wilford & Silverdale23

Nottingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1434 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (813 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1344 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (738 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1335 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (794 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1158 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 699 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1165 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (657 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1167 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 766 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1169 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (482 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1221 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (480 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1259 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (487 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1283 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (969 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1393 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1117 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1821 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 165.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025177
April 2025165
March 2025147
February 2025145
January 2025204
December 2024165
November 2024149
October 2024200
September 2024168
August 2024150
July 2024151

A total of 609 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202566
March 202544
February 202557
January 202536
December 202455
November 202457
October 202445
September 202446
August 202462
July 202454

A total of 13928 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1266.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1434 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251434
April 20251344
March 20251335
February 20251158
January 20251165
December 20241167
November 20241169
October 20241221
September 20241259
August 20241283
July 20241393

A total of 5252 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 477.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 573 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025544
April 2025433
March 2025490
February 2025386
January 2025439
December 2024417
November 2024482
October 2024480
September 2024487
August 2024521
July 2024573

A total of 3335 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 303.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 357 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025289
April 2025301
March 2025313
February 2025245
January 2025272
December 2024264
November 2024357
October 2024313
September 2024335
August 2024338
July 2024308

A total of 2058 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 187.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025204
April 2025180
March 2025239
February 2025162
January 2025194
December 2024180
November 2024201
October 2024166
September 2024168
August 2024184
July 2024180

A total of 3420 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 310.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025369
April 2025342
March 2025339
February 2025271
January 2025285
December 2024278
November 2024275
October 2024296
September 2024295
August 2024350
July 2024320

A total of 3438 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 312.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 382 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025382
April 2025308
March 2025356
February 2025272
January 2025290
December 2024285
November 2024285
October 2024299
September 2024342
August 2024310
July 2024309

A total of 547 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202541
March 202546
February 202541
January 202546
December 202458
November 202448
October 202445
September 202444
August 202458
July 202462

A total of 511 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202548
March 202547
February 202532
January 202545
December 202434
November 202444
October 202447
September 202450
August 202462
July 202448

A total of 1090 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 99.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 2025109
March 2025116
February 202580
January 2025113
December 202488
November 202489
October 2024112
September 202496
August 202486
July 2024102

A total of 7035 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 639.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1117 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025813
April 2025738
March 2025794
February 2025699
January 2025657
December 2024766
November 2024102
October 202448
September 2024332
August 2024969
July 20241117

A total of 1505 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 136.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025160
April 2025115
March 2025122
February 2025116
January 2025186
December 2024124
November 2024107
October 2024135
September 2024134
August 2024153
July 2024153

A total of 785 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202568
March 202573
February 202569
January 202577
December 202455
November 202461
October 202473
September 202475
August 202481
July 202467

High Crime Locations Nottingham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Nottingham postcode area is presented below.

1. High Street (Map)
Total108
Shoplifting87
Anti-social behaviour9
Robbery5
Public order5
Other theft2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour15
3. South Parade (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order4
Drugs4
Robbery3
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
4. Maypole Yard (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting19
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary4
Robbery3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting30
6. Bond Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3

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