Crime Rate in Bulwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bulwell

The total recorded crimes in Bulwell, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 258 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bulwell crime rate of 6.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (-5.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bulwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Norwich 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 May 2025 the Bulwell has recorded 258 crimes with crime rate of 6.43 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bulwell)CrimesRank (Bulwell)CrimesRank (Bulwell)
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
Berridge178 142,245 71,969 6
Bilborough234 72,289 61,881 12
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

Bulwell 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 (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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (188 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 362 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202542
March 202537
February 202530
January 202534
December 202428
November 20246
September 20247
August 202457
July 202463
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 1058 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202589
March 202556
February 202551
January 202566
December 202468
November 202485
October 202465
September 202472
August 202466
July 202484
June 2024188
May 202484

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 202412
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 259 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202514
February 202520
January 20258
December 202423
November 202419
October 202419
September 202417
August 202420
July 202416
June 202436
May 202434

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 224 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202513
February 202518
January 202511
December 202413
November 20248
October 202420
September 202416
August 202415
July 202414
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 456 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202526
March 202532
February 202536
January 202526
December 202429
November 202448
October 202443
September 202431
August 202442
July 202438
June 202462
May 202417

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20253
February 20258
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 245 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 202516
February 202517
January 202514
December 202411
November 202416
October 202412
September 202420
August 202426
July 202425
June 202444
May 202420

A total of 143 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202516
February 202513
January 20256
December 202410
November 202419
October 202410
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 202510
February 20257
January 20253
December 202412
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bulwell in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Norwich Gardens (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Newcastle Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Woodley Square (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carey Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Main Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tishbite Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Brook Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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