Crime Rate in Basford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Basford

The total recorded crimes in Basford, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 243 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Basford crime rate of 5.91 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (-8.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (40.54% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Basford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riber Crescent with total crimes: 16
  • Ariel Close with total crimes: 10
  • Newport Drive with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the Nottingham.

    • 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 areas in the Nottingham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Basford has recorded 243 crimes with crime rate of 5.91 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basford)CrimesRank (Basford)CrimesRank (Basford)
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
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
Aspley196 112,080 111,842 13
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

Basford 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 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 353 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202537
May 202536
April 202535
March 202532
February 202532
January 202528
December 202427
November 20242
September 202422
August 202450

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 20256
April 20259
March 202511
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 845 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202579
May 202574
April 202585
March 202561
February 202556
January 202575
December 202466
November 202478
October 202460
September 202463
August 202476

A total of 212 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202524
May 202520
April 20258
March 202512
February 202510
January 202527
December 202419
November 202419
October 202414
September 202419
August 202418

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202523
April 202511
March 202524
February 20255
January 202514
December 202410
November 202416
October 202414
September 20246
August 202419

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202510
May 20257
April 202517
March 20257
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 202419
October 202410
September 202418
August 202426

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20251
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 202412
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 66 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202511
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20256
April 202516
March 20258
February 202511
January 202525
December 202410
November 202413
October 202412
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 85 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202510
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 202515
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
February 20255
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 202414
August 202416

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
March 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Basford in July 2025

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

1. Riber Crescent (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Ariel Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other crime2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Newport Drive (Map)
Total9
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Stoneycroft Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Possession of weapons2
5. Hucknall Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Luton Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
7. Mallard Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Charlesworth Avenue (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
9. Bucklow Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. The Mill Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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