Crime Rate in Nottingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nottingham

The total recorded crimes in Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 4,547 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nottingham crime rate of 14.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1424) incidents (6.19% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (800) incidents (7.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (480) incidents (-8.05% decrease)
Nottingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Parade with total crimes: 45
  • High Street with total crimes: 38
  • Angel Row with total crimes: 34

Nottingham Police Info:

Nottinghamshire Police

Nottingham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St. Ann's (557 crimes), and the safest, Leen Valley (62 crimes), is 495 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Nottingham.

Similarly, the area of City Centre & Trent Bridge (599 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wilford & Silverdale (36 crimes), with a difference of 563 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Nottingham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St. Ann's557
Castle470
Hyson Green & Arboretum432
Meadows335
Bulwell245

Safest Wards:

Radford157
Bulwell Forest131
Wollaton West91
Clifton West70
Leen Valley62

Most Dangerous Areas:

City Centre & Trent Bridge599
St Ann's West440
Arboretum, Forest & Trent University204
Hyson Green178
Bulwell North154

Safest Areas:

Clifton South54
Bilborough South42
Wollaton Vale38
Rise Park & Top Valley West38
Wilford & Silverdale36

Nottingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1424 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 800 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1341 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (744 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 561 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202544
May 202554
April 202548
March 202547
February 202532
January 202545
December 202434
November 202444
October 202447
September 202450
August 202462

A total of 720 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 202578
May 202587
April 202566
March 202544
February 202557
January 202536
December 202455
November 202457
October 202445
September 202446
August 202462

A total of 2233 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 186.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 239 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025184
June 2025171
May 2025204
April 2025180
March 2025239
February 2025162
January 2025194
December 2024180
November 2024201
October 2024166
September 2024168
August 2024184

A total of 15300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1275.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1434 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251424
June 20251341
May 20251434
April 20251344
March 20251335
February 20251158
January 20251165
December 20241167
November 20241169
October 20241221
September 20241259
August 20241283

A total of 871 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202587
May 202586
April 202568
March 202573
February 202569
January 202577
December 202455
November 202461
October 202473
September 202475
August 202481

A total of 2064 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 172.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025162
June 2025232
May 2025177
April 2025165
March 2025147
February 2025145
January 2025204
December 2024165
November 2024149
October 2024200
September 2024168
August 2024150

A total of 1637 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025139
June 2025146
May 2025160
April 2025115
March 2025122
February 2025116
January 2025186
December 2024124
November 2024107
October 2024135
September 2024134
August 2024153

A total of 3635 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 302.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 357 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025289
June 2025319
May 2025289
April 2025301
March 2025313
February 2025245
January 2025272
December 2024264
November 2024357
October 2024313
September 2024335
August 2024338

A total of 5681 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 473.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 544 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025480
June 2025522
May 2025544
April 2025433
March 2025490
February 2025386
January 2025439
December 2024417
November 2024482
October 2024480
September 2024487
August 2024521

A total of 3750 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 312.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025329
June 2025321
May 2025369
April 2025342
March 2025339
February 2025271
January 2025285
December 2024278
November 2024275
October 2024296
September 2024295
August 2024350

A total of 3909 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 325.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 401 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025401
June 2025379
May 2025382
April 2025308
March 2025356
February 2025272
January 2025290
December 2024285
November 2024285
October 2024299
September 2024342
August 2024310

A total of 599 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202566
May 202558
April 202541
March 202546
February 202541
January 202546
December 202458
November 202448
October 202445
September 202444
August 202458

A total of 1169 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202597
May 202599
April 2025109
March 2025116
February 202580
January 2025113
December 202488
November 202489
October 2024112
September 202496
August 202486

A total of 7462 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 621.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 969 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025800
June 2025744
May 2025813
April 2025738
March 2025794
February 2025699
January 2025657
December 2024766
November 2024102
October 202448
September 2024332
August 2024969

High Crime Locations Nottingham in July 2025

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

1. South Parade (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson4
Robbery3
Other theft3
Theft from the person1
2. High Street (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting28
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
3. Angel Row (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Burglary1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting12
Other theft9
Robbery3
Public order3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting15
Public order6
Possession of weapons3
6. Clinton Street West (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1

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