Crime Rate in Bulwell Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bulwell Forest

The total recorded crimes in Bulwell Forest, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bulwell Forest crime rate of 3.34 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 Forest, encompassing approximately 39,242 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-68.29% decrease)
Bulwell Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highbury Road with total crimes: 13
  • Northcote Way with total crimes: 12
  • Woodland Avenue with total crimes: 10

How safe is Bulwell Forest?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Bulwell Forest demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 1254 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bulwell Forest recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

    • In 2023, Bulwell Forest had fewer crimes than the Nottingham average, with 1,183 crimes compared to 1,920. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bulwell Forest recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Nottingham, Bulwell Forest has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bulwell Forest Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bulwell Forest has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 17th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Bulwell Forest crimes were 1,254. The crime rate of Bulwell Forest in 2024 was 31.96 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bulwell Forest were around 1,183 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.15 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bulwell Forest)CrimesRank (Bulwell Forest)CrimesRank (Bulwell Forest)
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
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
Clifton West70 19880 18925 18
Wollaton West91 18797 19650 19
Leen Valley62 20761 20541 20

Bulwell Forest 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 58 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 507 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202548
May 202547
April 202524
March 202541
February 202539
January 202534
December 202439
November 202446
October 202444
September 202437
August 202450

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202541
May 202534
April 202521
March 202527
February 202526
January 202517
December 202413
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 202424

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202511
April 20253
March 20259
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 202412
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 20251
December 20246
November 20248
October 20242
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 202516
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 202414
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bulwell Forest in July 2025

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

1. Highbury Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Northcote Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order1
3. Woodland Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lema Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Broomhill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Padley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Henrietta Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highbury Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Holby Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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