Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Nottingham, UK in March 2025 are around 483 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.67 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (123) incidents (-3.91% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (0.93% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (58) incidents (-24.68% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Parade with total crimes: 38
  • Maypole Yard with total crimes: 28
  • Clinton Street West with total crimes: 26

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 5,089 crimes compared to 2,340. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nottingham average, with 2,433 crimes compared to 1,920. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Castle has recorded 483 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 5,089. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 2,433 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottingham)CrimesRank (Nottingham)CrimesRank (Nottingham)
Hyson Green & Arboretum388 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's611 15,594 13,780 2
Meadows327 43,637 43,025 3
Bulwell207 62,799 52,551 4
Lenton & Wollaton East216 51,845 141,200 16
Berridge187 112,245 71,969 6
Bilborough199 82,289 61,881 12
Bestwood185 122,184 91,966 7
Dales201 72,100 101,958 8
Basford180 142,238 81,905 10
Clifton East173 152,075 121,948 9
Radford195 91,682 151,378 14
Aspley192 102,080 111,842 13
Sherwood181 131,921 131,888 11
Mapperley172 161,300 161,309 15
Bulwell Forest103 171,254 171,183 17
Clifton West89 19880 18925 18
Leen Valley94 18761 20541 20
Wollaton West78 20797 19650 19

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (123 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (109 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 128 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 118 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (69 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (104 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (125 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (71 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (131 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (114 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 150 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (192 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (130 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (64 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 794 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025123
February 2025128
January 202594
December 202487
November 202417
October 20247
September 202454
August 2024114
July 2024150
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 748 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202577
January 202557
December 202453
November 202469
October 202482
September 202471
August 202454
July 202465
June 202498
May 202464

A total of 1320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 120.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025109
February 2025108
January 2025100
December 2024118
November 2024112
October 2024104
September 2024125
August 2024131
July 202491
June 2024192
May 2024130

A total of 279 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202527
January 202523
December 202427
November 202437
October 202420
September 202414
August 202427
July 202421
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 549 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202535
January 202539
December 202445
November 202443
October 202452
September 202439
August 202455
July 202448
June 2024108
May 202439

A total of 435 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202543
January 202536
December 202439
November 202439
October 202427
September 202442
August 202439
July 202447
June 202454
May 202437

A total of 95 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202512
January 20259
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 202510
December 202413
November 202411
October 20249
September 202414
August 202415
July 202412
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202511
January 202527
December 202415
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413
July 202412
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 232 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202526
January 202516
December 202420
November 202418
October 202425
September 202426
August 202418
July 202419
June 202422
May 202421

A total of 195 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202524
January 20259
December 202420
November 20248
October 202411
September 202419
August 202420
July 202422
June 202424
May 202419

A total of 77 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 202412
July 202413
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. South Parade (Map)
Total38
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour11
Drugs6
Public order4
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Maypole Yard (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Clinton Street West (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4
Public order4
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. High Street (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
5. Cottage Terrace (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Thurland Street (Map)
Total16
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
7. Carlton Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bank Place (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Other theft1
9. Clinton Street East (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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