Crime Rate in Bestwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bestwood

The total recorded crimes in Bestwood, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 191 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bestwood crime rate of 3.82 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
Bestwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Bembridge Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Ellastone Avenue with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Bestwood has recorded 191 crimes with crime rate of 3.82 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bestwood)CrimesRank (Bestwood)CrimesRank (Bestwood)
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
Basford204 102,238 81,905 10
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

Bestwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 810 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202572
March 202558
February 202546
January 202552
December 202445
November 202454
October 202475
September 202441
August 202453
July 202456
June 2024132
May 202466

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202523
March 202530
February 202525
January 202518
December 202422
November 20244
October 20242
September 202418
August 202443
July 202442
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 548 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202529
March 202521
February 202525
January 202546
December 202442
November 202415
October 202430
September 202444
August 202459
July 202471
June 202480
May 202454

A total of 93 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 255 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202533
February 202515
January 202513
December 202416
November 202417
October 20246
September 202422
August 202422
July 202420
June 202444
May 202416

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
February 202511
January 20258
December 202411
November 20245
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 202510
February 202512
January 20256
December 202412
November 20245
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412
July 202421
June 20248
May 202417

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20245
July 202412
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bestwood in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting30
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Bembridge Drive (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ellastone Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Morrell Bank (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Meregill Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Blyton Walk (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Eardley Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Amber Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Raithby Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gainsford Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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