Crime Rate in Aspley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aspley

The total recorded crimes in Aspley, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 231 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aspley crime rate of 4.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (24.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Aspley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Minver Crescent with total crimes: 11
  • Walbrook Close with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Aspley has recorded 231 crimes with crime rate of 4.42 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aspley)CrimesRank (Aspley)CrimesRank (Aspley)
Hyson Green & Arboretum408 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's592 25,594 13,780 2
Castle593 15,089 22,433 5
Meadows331 43,637 43,025 3
Bulwell258 52,799 52,551 4
Berridge178 142,245 71,969 6
Bilborough234 72,289 61,881 12
Dales254 62,100 101,958 8
Bestwood191 122,184 91,966 7
Basford204 102,238 81,905 10
Clifton East216 92,075 121,948 9
Sherwood191 131,921 131,888 11
Radford200 111,682 151,378 14
Lenton & Wollaton East162 151,845 141,200 16
Mapperley159 161,300 161,309 15
Bulwell Forest149 171,254 171,183 17
Clifton West74 19880 18925 18
Wollaton West77 18797 19650 19
Leen Valley54 20761 20541 20

Aspley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (166 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1054 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202598
April 202579
March 202564
February 202563
January 202574
December 202473
November 202456
October 202457
September 202469
August 202469
July 202496
June 2024166
May 202490

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 253 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202524
February 202521
January 202529
December 202417
November 202410
October 202422
September 202419
August 202420
July 202415
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 202514
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 202410
July 20246
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

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

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202528
March 202528
February 202518
January 202529
December 202435
November 20243
October 20241
September 202412
August 202455
July 202433
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202510
February 20256
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 202412
October 20249
September 202416
August 202423
July 20246
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 202513
February 202510
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248

High Crime Locations Aspley in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Minver Crescent (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Walbrook Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Firsby Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tunstall Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Bankwood Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. Shipley Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Ryton Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
9. Fenwick Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Exbourne Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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