Crime Rate in Aspley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aspley

The total recorded crimes in Aspley, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 196 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aspley crime rate of 3.75 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 Aspley, encompassing approximately 52,274 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-7.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-21.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
Aspley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Beckley Road with total crimes: 10
  • Firsby Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Aspley?

To understand the safety of Aspley, we need to analyze Aspley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Aspley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 2080 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aspley recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

    • In 2023, Aspley had fewer crimes than the Nottingham average, with 1,842 crimes compared to 1,920. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aspley recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Nottingham, Aspley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Aspley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aspley has recorded 196 crimes with crime rate of 3.75 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Aspley crimes were 2,080. The crime rate of Aspley in 2024 was 39.79 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aspley were around 1,842 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.24 (year) or 2.94 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aspley)CrimesRank (Aspley)CrimesRank (Aspley)
Hyson Green & Arboretum432 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's557 15,594 13,780 2
Castle470 25,089 22,433 5
Meadows335 43,637 43,025 3
Bulwell245 52,799 52,551 4
Berridge188 122,245 71,969 6
Bilborough172 132,289 61,881 12
Basford243 62,238 81,905 10
Bestwood222 72,184 91,966 7
Dales220 82,100 101,958 8
Clifton East202 102,075 121,948 9
Lenton & Wollaton East219 91,845 141,200 16
Sherwood164 151,921 131,888 11
Radford157 161,682 151,378 14
Mapperley171 141,300 161,309 15
Bulwell Forest131 171,254 171,183 17
Clifton West70 19880 18925 18
Wollaton West91 18797 19650 19
Leen Valley62 20761 20541 20

Aspley 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 79 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202552
May 202533
April 202528
March 202528
February 202518
January 202529
December 202435
November 20243
October 20241
September 202412
August 202455

A total of 866 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202579
June 202585
May 202598
April 202579
March 202564
February 202563
January 202574
December 202473
November 202456
October 202457
September 202469
August 202469

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 202511
April 20258
March 202510
February 20256
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 82 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202515
April 202515
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 20249
September 202416
August 202423

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 244 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202515
May 202520
April 202522
March 202524
February 202521
January 202529
December 202417
November 202410
October 202422
September 202419
August 202420

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20258
April 202510
March 20253
February 202510
January 202523
December 202413
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202513
April 20258
March 202514
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20258
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20252
March 202513
February 202510
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Aspley in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Beckley Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. Firsby Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Exbourne Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. B6004 (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Wareham Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Westleigh Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Broxtowe Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bankwood Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Denton Green (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2

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