Crime Rate in Bilborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilborough

The total recorded crimes in Bilborough, Nottingham, UK in January 2026 are around 143 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilborough crime rate of 3.52 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Other crime: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bilborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bracken Close with total crimes: 7
  • Cotswold Road with total crimes: 6
  • Denewood Crescent with total crimes: 5

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 January 2026 the Bilborough has recorded 143 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bilborough)CrimesRank (Bilborough)CrimesRank (Bilborough)
Hyson Green & Arboretum382 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's600 15,594 13,780 2
Castle478 25,089 22,433 5
Meadows310 43,637 43,025 3
Bulwell217 62,799 52,551 4
Radford224 51,682 151,378 14
Berridge199 82,245 71,969 6
Bestwood193 92,184 91,966 7
Lenton & Wollaton East201 71,845 141,200 16
Dales169 122,100 101,958 8
Basford186 102,238 81,905 10
Clifton East162 142,075 121,948 9
Sherwood177 111,921 131,888 11
Aspley163 132,080 111,842 13
Mapperley150 151,300 161,309 15
Bulwell Forest108 171,254 171,183 17
Clifton West72 19880 18925 18
Wollaton West91 18797 19650 19
Leen Valley51 20761 20541 20

Bilborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202517
November 202518
October 202520
September 20257
August 20258
July 202513
June 202512
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20259

A total of 750 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202651
December 202575
November 202568
October 202551
September 202549
August 202563
July 202576
June 202573
May 202584
April 202562
March 202552
February 202546

A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20255
November 202511
October 20259
September 20254
August 20257
July 20253
June 20255
May 202511
April 20253
March 202510
February 20259

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20255
November 20254
October 20255
September 20256
August 20256
July 20253
June 20259
May 202513
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202511
November 20258
October 202510
September 202510
August 202515
July 20253
June 202514
May 202513
April 20257
March 202514
February 20257

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20258
November 20255
October 20255
September 20256
August 20255
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 373 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202518
November 202524
October 202526
September 202526
August 202536
July 202529
June 202524
May 202541
April 202535
March 202554
February 202532

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20257
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202511
November 202519
October 202513
September 20257
August 202521
July 202517
June 202518
May 202523
April 202520
March 202521
February 202515

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 202512
September 20259
August 20253
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
November 20253
October 202511
September 20257
August 202514
July 20258
June 20255
May 202513
April 202514
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 202511
August 20255
July 20259
June 202512
May 202512
April 20252
March 20258
February 202522

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20256
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Bilborough in January 2026

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

1. Bracken Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Cotswold Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
3. Denewood Crescent (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. White Lodge Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Brindley Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
8. Orion Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Darnhall Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
10. Melford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1

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