Crime Rate in Basford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Basford

The total recorded crimes in Basford, Nottingham, UK in March 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Basford crime rate of 4.38 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 Basford, encompassing approximately 41,088 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (8.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (380.00% increase)
Basford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charlesworth Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Gayhurst Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Basford?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Basford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 2238 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Basford witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Basford had fewer crimes than the Nottingham average, with 1,905 crimes compared to 1,920. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Basford witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Basford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Basford has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 4.38 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Basford crimes were 2,238. The crime rate of Basford in 2024 was 54.47 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Basford were around 1,905 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.36 (year) or 3.86 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottingham)CrimesRank (Nottingham)CrimesRank (Nottingham)
Hyson Green & Arboretum388 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's611 15,594 13,780 2
Castle483 25,089 22,433 5
Meadows327 43,637 43,025 3
Bulwell207 62,799 52,551 4
Lenton & Wollaton East216 51,845 141,200 16
Berridge187 112,245 71,969 6
Bilborough199 82,289 61,881 12
Bestwood185 122,184 91,966 7
Dales201 72,100 101,958 8
Clifton East173 152,075 121,948 9
Radford195 91,682 151,378 14
Aspley192 102,080 111,842 13
Sherwood181 131,921 131,888 11
Mapperley172 161,300 161,309 15
Bulwell Forest103 171,254 171,183 17
Clifton West89 19880 18925 18
Leen Valley94 18761 20541 20
Wollaton West78 20797 19650 19

Basford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 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 (136 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202532
January 202528
December 202427
November 20242
September 202422
August 202450
July 202433
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 829 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202556
January 202575
December 202466
November 202478
October 202460
September 202463
August 202476
July 202483
June 2024136
May 202474
April 20241

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 202419
October 202410
September 202418
August 202426
July 202417
June 202442
May 202424

A total of 151 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202525
December 202410
November 202413
October 202412
September 20247
August 202412
July 202414
June 202432
May 20247

A total of 224 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 202527
December 202419
November 202419
October 202414
September 202419
August 202418
July 202415
June 202446
May 202425

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 202412
September 20248
August 202412
July 202410
June 202432
May 20247

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 20255
January 202514
December 202410
November 202416
October 202414
September 20246
August 202419
July 20247
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 202414
August 202416
July 20249
June 202422

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 202515
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243

High Crime Locations Basford in March 2025

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

1. Charlesworth Avenue (Map)
Total18
Drugs9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gayhurst Road (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Heathfield Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Fox Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Bulwell Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Stoneycroft Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Possession of weapons2
8. Roman Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ventnor Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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