Crime Rate in Clifton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clifton East

The total recorded crimes in Clifton East, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 202 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clifton East crime rate of 4.52 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (73.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
Clifton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Police Station with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Clifton East has recorded 202 crimes with crime rate of 4.52 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clifton East)CrimesRank (Clifton East)CrimesRank (Clifton East)
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
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

Clifton East 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 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202524
May 202518
April 202513
March 202515
February 20257
January 202512
December 202419
November 202413
October 202422
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202510
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202523
May 202531
April 202522
March 202522
February 202514
January 202519
December 202420
November 20245
September 202411
August 202445

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202520
April 202510
March 202514
February 20258
January 20259
December 202420
November 202410
October 202412
September 202418
August 202414

A total of 719 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202566
May 202586
April 202568
March 202555
February 202558
January 202546
December 202458
November 202446
October 202445
September 202466
August 202450

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20258
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 20259
April 202510
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20246
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 295 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
May 202523
April 202517
March 202523
February 202517
January 202514
December 202428
November 202425
October 202429
September 202435
August 202451

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 202412
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Clifton East in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Meadowvale Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Tamworth Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
7. Maypole (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Green Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Bournmoor Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Ridgmont Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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