Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 470 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.65 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (101) incidents (-40.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (-23.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (87) incidents (27.94% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Parade with total crimes: 47
  • High Street with total crimes: 44
  • Clinton Street West with total crimes: 27

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 July 2025 the Castle has recorded 470 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Hyson Green & Arboretum432 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's557 15,594 13,780 2
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
Bulwell Forest131 171,254 171,183 17
Clifton West70 19880 18925 18
Wollaton West91 18797 19650 19
Leen Valley62 20761 20541 20

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (171 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (132 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 982 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 202568
May 202596
April 2025107
March 2025123
February 2025128
January 202594
December 202487
November 202417
October 20247
September 202454
August 2024114

A total of 125 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202523
April 202511
March 202510
February 202512
January 20259
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 989 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025101
June 2025171
May 2025137
April 202559
March 202558
February 202577
January 202557
December 202453
November 202469
October 202482
September 202471
August 202454

A total of 1374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025101
June 2025132
May 2025123
April 2025111
March 2025109
February 2025108
January 2025100
December 2024118
November 2024112
October 2024104
September 2024125
August 2024131

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 285 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202522
May 202525
April 202519
March 202531
February 202527
January 202523
December 202427
November 202437
October 202420
September 202414
August 202427

A total of 523 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202546
May 202542
April 202548
March 202546
February 202535
January 202539
December 202445
November 202443
October 202452
September 202439
August 202455

A total of 483 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202536
May 202552
April 202552
March 202532
February 202543
January 202536
December 202439
November 202439
October 202427
September 202442
August 202439

A total of 183 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202521
May 20259
April 202516
March 202519
February 202524
January 20259
December 202420
November 20248
October 202411
September 202419
August 202420

A total of 184 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202521
May 202528
April 202512
March 202513
February 202511
January 202527
December 202415
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 282 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202533
May 202524
April 202523
March 202521
February 202526
January 202516
December 202420
November 202418
October 202425
September 202426
August 202418

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202515
May 20258
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 144 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 202516
April 202512
March 202511
February 202510
January 202510
December 202413
November 202411
October 20249
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. South Parade (Map)
Total47
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs4
Other theft3
Robbery3
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
2. High Street (Map)
Total44
Shoplifting28
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Clinton Street West (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
4. Clinton Street East (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
5. Maypole Yard (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Fletcher Gate (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting9
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thurland Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Trent Street (Map)
Total15
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bottle Lane (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
10. Cottage Terrace (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1

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