Crime Rate in Basford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Basford

The total recorded crimes in Basford, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 204 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Basford crime rate of 4.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (-12.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
Basford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charlesworth Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Fox Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area 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 May 2025 the Basford has recorded 204 crimes with crime rate of 4.96 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Basford)CrimesRank (Basford)CrimesRank (Basford)
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
Aspley231 82,080 111,842 13
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

Basford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 987 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202585
March 202561
February 202556
January 202575
December 202466
November 202478
October 202460
September 202463
August 202476
July 202483
June 2024136
May 202474

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
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 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202535
March 202532
February 202532
January 202528
December 202427
November 20242
September 202422
August 202450
July 202433
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 252 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20258
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 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202511
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 216 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
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 84 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
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 173 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202516
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 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
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 60 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
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 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 202414
August 202416
July 20249
June 202422

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Basford in May 2025

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

1. Charlesworth Avenue (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Fox Grove (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
4. Gayhurst Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
5. Hucknall Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Robbery2
6. Heathfield Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Bicycle theft2
7. Bucklow Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bulwell Lane (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Roman Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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