Crime Rate in Bilborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilborough

The total recorded crimes in Bilborough, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 234 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilborough crime rate of 5.76 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 Bilborough, encompassing approximately 40,635 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (35.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (17.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
Bilborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denewood Crescent with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Bracken Close with total crimes: 12

How safe is Bilborough?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Bilborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 2289 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bilborough witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

    • In 2023, Bilborough had fewer crimes than the Nottingham average, with 1,881 crimes compared to 1,920. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bilborough recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bilborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bilborough has recorded 234 crimes with crime rate of 5.76 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Bilborough crimes were 2,289. The crime rate of Bilborough in 2024 was 56.33 (year) or 4.69 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bilborough were around 1,881 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.29 (year) or 3.86 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bilborough)CrimesRank (Bilborough)CrimesRank (Bilborough)
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
Dales254 62,100 101,958 8
Bestwood191 122,184 91,966 7
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

Bilborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 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 Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (52 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 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (24 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 (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (88 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 120 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (144 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 977 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202562
March 202552
February 202546
January 202562
December 202461
November 202470
October 202471
September 202463
August 202488
July 202491
June 2024144
May 202483

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 421 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202535
March 202554
February 202532
January 202526
December 202429
November 20242
October 20243
September 202421
August 202451
July 2024120
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 202514
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 202413
August 20247
July 202416
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20259
February 20257
January 202516
December 202411
November 202413
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410
July 202419
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20246
May 20242

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20252
March 20258
February 202522
January 20251
December 202410
November 20248
October 202420
September 202412
August 202428
July 202413
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 260 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202520
March 202521
February 202515
January 202522
December 202417
November 202415
October 202424
September 202416
August 202414
July 202421
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20259
January 202513
December 202416
November 20247
October 202414
September 20243
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 93 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 202510
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20248
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20249
July 20244
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bilborough in May 2025

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

1. Denewood Crescent (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Bracken Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cotswold Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Bracebridge Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Wootton Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
8. Cheadle Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Prestwick Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Crowley Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1

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