Crime Rate in Bilborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilborough

The total recorded crimes in Bilborough, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilborough crime rate of 4.23 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (4.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
Bilborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Bracebridge Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Bilborough has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 4.23 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bilborough)CrimesRank (Bilborough)CrimesRank (Bilborough)
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
Basford243 62,238 81,905 10
Bestwood222 72,184 91,966 7
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

Bilborough 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202514
May 202513
April 20257
March 202514
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 20248
October 20248
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202512
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20259
January 202513
December 202416
November 20247
October 202414
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 808 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202573
May 202584
April 202562
March 202552
February 202546
January 202562
December 202461
November 202470
October 202471
September 202463
August 202488

A total of 347 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202524
May 202541
April 202535
March 202554
February 202532
January 202526
December 202429
November 20242
October 20243
September 202421
August 202451

A total of 222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202523
April 202520
March 202521
February 202515
January 202522
December 202417
November 202415
October 202424
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 144 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202512
April 20252
March 20258
February 202522
January 20251
December 202410
November 20248
October 202420
September 202412
August 202428

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 202513
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20256
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202513
April 202514
March 20259
February 20257
January 202516
December 202411
November 202413
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20259
March 20254
February 20258
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bilborough in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Bracebridge Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Cotswold Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Oakmead Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Woolsington Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sandringham Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Denewood Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Camrose Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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