Crime Rate in Clifton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clifton East

The total recorded crimes in Clifton East, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 216 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clifton East crime rate of 4.84 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 Clifton East, encompassing approximately 44,662 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (26.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
Clifton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Police Station with total crimes: 8

How safe is Clifton East?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Clifton East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 2075 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Clifton East recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

    • In 2023, Clifton East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nottingham average, with 1,948 crimes compared to 1,920. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Clifton East witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clifton East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Clifton East has recorded 216 crimes with crime rate of 4.84 ranking 9th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Clifton East crimes were 2,075. The crime rate of Clifton East in 2024 was 46.46 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clifton East were around 1,948 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.62 (year) or 3.63 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clifton East)CrimesRank (Clifton East)CrimesRank (Clifton East)
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
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
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

Clifton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 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 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 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 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (51 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 815 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202586
April 202568
March 202555
February 202558
January 202546
December 202458
November 202446
October 202445
September 202466
August 202450
July 202483
June 202490
May 202464

A total of 251 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202522
March 202522
February 202514
January 202519
December 202420
November 20245
September 202411
August 202445
July 202455
May 20247

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 140 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202436
May 202410

A total of 229 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202515
February 20257
January 202512
December 202419
November 202413
October 202422
September 202416
August 202417
July 202417
June 202448
May 202412

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20258
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202510
March 202514
February 20258
January 20259
December 202420
November 202410
October 202412
September 202418
August 202414
July 202414
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 362 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202517
March 202523
February 202517
January 202514
December 202428
November 202425
October 202429
September 202435
August 202451
July 202420
June 202454
May 202426

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 202412
September 20249
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20245
November 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Clifton East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Colesbourne Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Green Lane (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Haynes Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Middlefell Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Maypole (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Meadowvale Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Wayne Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1

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