Crime Rate in Bestwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bestwood

The total recorded crimes in Bestwood, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 222 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bestwood crime rate of 4.44 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 Bestwood, encompassing approximately 49,986 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (102) incidents (47.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
Bestwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Morrell Bank with total crimes: 13
  • Southglade Road with total crimes: 13

How safe is Bestwood?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Bestwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 2184 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bestwood witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

    • In 2023, Bestwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nottingham average, with 1,966 crimes compared to 1,920. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bestwood witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bestwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bestwood has recorded 222 crimes with crime rate of 4.44 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Bestwood crimes were 2,184. The crime rate of Bestwood in 2024 was 43.69 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bestwood were around 1,966 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.33 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bestwood)CrimesRank (Bestwood)CrimesRank (Bestwood)
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
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

Bestwood 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 102 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (59 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202528
May 202539
April 202523
March 202530
February 202525
January 202518
December 202422
November 20244
October 20242
September 202418
August 202443

A total of 221 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202520
May 202519
April 202512
March 202533
February 202515
January 202513
December 202416
November 202417
October 20246
September 202422
August 202422

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 727 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025102
June 202569
May 202560
April 202572
March 202558
February 202546
January 202552
December 202445
November 202454
October 202475
September 202441
August 202453

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 202512
January 20256
December 202412
November 20245
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 361 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20254
May 202532
April 202529
March 202521
February 202525
January 202546
December 202442
November 202415
October 202430
September 202444
August 202459

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
February 202511
January 20258
December 202411
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Bestwood in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Morrell Bank (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Southglade Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order1
4. Rees Gardens (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
5. Raymede Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eardley Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Cherry Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
9. Crossfield Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Raithby Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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