Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 593 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.82 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (137) incidents (132.20% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (10.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (96) incidents (-10.28% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 113
  • Maypole Yard with total crimes: 41
  • South Parade with total crimes: 41

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 areas in the Nottingham.

    • 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 areas in the Nottingham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Castle has recorded 593 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Hyson Green & Arboretum408 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's592 25,594 13,780 2
Meadows331 43,637 43,025 3
Bulwell258 52,799 52,551 4
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

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (137 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (123 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (107 incidents) also being high.

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 997 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202596
April 2025107
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 198 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202512
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 93 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
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 1554 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 119.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025123
April 2025111
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 323 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202519
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 639 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202548
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 539 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202552
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 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
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 279 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202523
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 129 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202511
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 944 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025137
April 202559
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 69 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
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 220 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
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 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
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 May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total113
Shoplifting87
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order5
Robbery5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Maypole Yard (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary4
Robbery3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. South Parade (Map)
Total41
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour10
Drugs4
Public order4
Robbery3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
4. Thurland Street (Map)
Total22
Other theft8
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery1
5. Clinton Street West (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs5
Other theft3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
6. Cottage Terrace (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Burglary3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
7. Bottle Lane (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Warser Gate (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Queen Street (Map)
Total16
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. Long Row (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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