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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 526 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 75.14 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

A total of 9201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1314.43 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

A total of 5245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 749.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 813 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025800
June 2025744
May 2025813
April 2025738
March 2025794
February 2025699
January 2025657

A total of 3294 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 470.57 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

A total of 2028 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 289.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 319 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025289
June 2025319
May 2025289
April 2025301
March 2025313
February 2025245
January 2025272

A total of 1334 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 190.57 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

A total of 324 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 46.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202544
May 202554
April 202548
March 202547
February 202532
January 202545

A total of 455 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 65.00 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

A total of 346 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 49.43 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

A total of 2388 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 341.14 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

A total of 2256 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 322.29 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

A total of 984 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 140.57 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

A total of 698 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 99.71 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

A total of 1232 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 176.00 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

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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