Crime Rate in Bulwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bulwell

The total recorded crimes in Bulwell, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 245 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bulwell crime rate of 6.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (-9.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (13.73% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
Bulwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norwich Gardens with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Marton Road 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 July 2025 the Bulwell has recorded 245 crimes with crime rate of 6.10 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bulwell)CrimesRank (Bulwell)CrimesRank (Bulwell)
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
Berridge188 122,245 71,969 6
Bilborough172 132,289 61,881 12
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

Bulwell 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 402 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202551
May 202552
April 202542
March 202537
February 202530
January 202534
December 202428
November 20246
September 20247
August 202457

A total of 875 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 202591
May 202584
April 202589
March 202556
February 202551
January 202566
December 202468
November 202485
October 202465
September 202472
August 202466

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202521
May 202519
April 202515
March 202513
February 202518
January 202511
December 202413
November 20248
October 202420
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 76 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 202511
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 202412
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 202510
April 20258
March 202516
February 202513
January 20256
December 202410
November 202419
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 202515
April 20259
March 202516
February 202517
January 202514
December 202411
November 202416
October 202412
September 202420
August 202426

A total of 374 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202522
May 202526
April 202526
March 202532
February 202536
January 202526
December 202429
November 202448
October 202443
September 202431
August 202442

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 217 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202525
May 202517
April 202516
March 202514
February 202520
January 20258
December 202423
November 202419
October 202419
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 202510
April 20253
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 202510
February 20257
January 20253
December 202412
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 20245

High Crime Locations Bulwell in July 2025

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

1. Norwich Gardens (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Marton Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Newcastle Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Main Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Abercarn Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hemlock Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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