Crime Rate in Bulwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bulwell

The total recorded crimes in Bulwell, Nottingham, UK in January 2026 are around 217 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bulwell crime rate of 5.40 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 Bulwell, encompassing approximately 40,148 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bulwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Spindle Gardens with total crimes: 8

How safe is Bulwell?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Bulwell reported a higher crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 2,799 crimes compared to 2,340. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bulwell witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

    • In 2023, Bulwell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nottingham average, with 2,551 crimes compared to 1,920. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bulwell witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Nottingham, Bulwell has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bulwell Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Bulwell has recorded 217 crimes with crime rate of 5.40 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Bulwell crimes were 2,799. The crime rate of Bulwell in 2024 was 69.72 (year) or 5.81 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bulwell were around 2,551 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.54 (year) or 5.29 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bulwell)CrimesRank (Bulwell)CrimesRank (Bulwell)
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
Radford224 51,682 151,378 14
Berridge199 82,245 71,969 6
Bilborough143 162,289 61,881 12
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

Bulwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (55 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 884 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202678
December 202578
November 202563
October 202564
September 202568
August 202580
July 202582
June 202591
May 202584
April 202589
March 202556
February 202551

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 20254
November 202510
October 20258
September 20257
August 20256
July 202510
June 20254
May 202510
April 20258
March 202516
February 202513

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20258
November 20259
October 20256
September 20255
August 20259
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 20258
November 20257
October 202515
September 20259
August 202516
July 202515
June 202521
May 202519
April 202515
March 202513
February 202518

A total of 93 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20258
November 202510
October 202515
September 20258
August 202511
July 20255
June 20259
May 202511
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 196 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 20259
November 202522
October 202517
September 202518
August 202521
July 202519
June 202517
May 202515
April 20259
March 202516
February 202517

A total of 539 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202538
November 202541
October 202545
September 202555
August 202559
July 202558
June 202551
May 202552
April 202542
March 202537
February 202530

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20253
October 20256
September 20253
August 20259
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 252 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202522
November 202510
October 20258
September 202520
August 202515
July 202513
June 202522
May 202526
April 202526
March 202532
February 202536

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20256
November 20254
October 20256
September 20259
August 20254
July 20256
June 20254
May 202510
April 20253
March 20253
February 20258

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202513
November 202513
October 202517
September 202514
August 202521
July 202519
June 202525
May 202517
April 202516
March 202514
February 202520

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
October 20251
September 20253
August 20258
July 20252
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20256
November 20255
September 20254
August 20258
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
April 20253
February 20254

High Crime Locations Bulwell in January 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Spindle Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Marton Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Carey Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Longford Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Leen Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Main Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Public order1

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