Crime Rate in Nottingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nottingham

The total recorded crimes in Nottingham, UK in March 2025 are around 4,461 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nottingham crime rate of 13.78 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1335) incidents (15.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (794) incidents (13.59% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (490) incidents (26.94% increase)
Nottingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 42
  • South Parade with total crimes: 35
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 26

Nottingham Police Info:

Nottinghamshire Police

Nottingham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St. Ann's (611 crimes), and the safest, Wollaton West (78 crimes), is 533 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Nottingham.

Similarly, the area of City Centre & Trent Bridge (612 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bilborough South (28 crimes), with a difference of 584 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Nottingham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St. Ann's611
Castle483
Hyson Green & Arboretum388
Meadows327
Lenton & Wollaton East216

Safest Wards:

Mapperley172
Bulwell Forest103
Leen Valley94
Clifton West89
Wollaton West78

Most Dangerous Areas:

City Centre & Trent Bridge612
St Ann's West458
Arboretum, Forest & Trent University185
Radford158
The Park & Castle153

Safest Areas:

Clifton South54
Wilford & Silverdale42
Rise Park & Top Valley West41
Wollaton Vale33
Bilborough South28

Nottingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2570 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (808 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1791 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 179.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 312 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025147
February 2025145
January 2025204
December 2024165
November 2024149
October 2024200
September 2024168
August 2024150
July 2024151
June 2024312

A total of 13720 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1372.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2570 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251335
February 20251158
January 20251165
December 20241167
November 20241169
October 20241221
September 20241259
August 20241283
July 20241393
June 20242570

A total of 1542 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 154.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 312 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025122
February 2025116
January 2025186
December 2024124
November 2024107
October 2024135
September 2024134
August 2024153
July 2024153
June 2024312

A total of 497 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 49.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202532
January 202545
December 202434
November 202444
October 202447
September 202450
August 202462
July 202448
June 202488

A total of 5572 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 557.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1117 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025794
February 2025699
January 2025657
December 2024766
November 2024102
October 202448
September 2024332
August 2024969
July 20241117
June 202488

A total of 773 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202573
February 202569
January 202577
December 202455
November 202461
October 202473
September 202475
August 202481
July 202467
June 2024142

A total of 5083 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 508.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 808 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025490
February 2025386
January 2025439
December 2024417
November 2024482
October 2024480
September 2024487
August 2024521
July 2024573
June 2024808

A total of 3433 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 343.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 688 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025313
February 2025245
January 2025272
December 2024264
November 2024357
October 2024313
September 2024335
August 2024338
July 2024308
June 2024688

A total of 536 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202541
January 202546
December 202458
November 202448
October 202445
September 202444
August 202458
July 202462
June 202488

A total of 3241 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 324.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 532 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025339
February 2025271
January 2025285
December 2024278
November 2024275
October 2024296
September 2024295
August 2024350
July 2024320
June 2024532

A total of 554 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 55.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202557
January 202536
December 202455
November 202457
October 202445
September 202446
August 202462
July 202454
June 202498

A total of 1078 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 107.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025116
February 202580
January 2025113
December 202488
November 202489
October 2024112
September 202496
August 202486
July 2024102
June 2024196

A total of 2006 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 200.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025239
February 2025162
January 2025194
December 2024180
November 2024201
October 2024166
September 2024168
August 2024184
July 2024180
June 2024332

A total of 3382 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 338.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 634 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025356
February 2025272
January 2025290
December 2024285
November 2024285
October 2024299
September 2024342
August 2024310
July 2024309
June 2024634

High Crime Locations Nottingham in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting27
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order3
2. South Parade (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs6
Public order4
Possession of weapons1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
4. Clinton Street West (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft5
Public order4
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
5. Pearson Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
6. Maypole Yard (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Theft from the person1
Robbery1

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