Crime Rate in Dales: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dales

The total recorded crimes in Dales, Nottingham, UK in March 2025 are around 201 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dales crime rate of 3.53 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 Dales, encompassing approximately 56,861 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (16.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (115.38% increase)
Dales Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 10
  • Thoresby Avenue with total crimes: 10

How safe is Dales?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Dales demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 2100 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Dales witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dales experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nottingham average, with 1,958 crimes compared to 1,920. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dales witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dales Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dales has recorded 201 crimes with crime rate of 3.53 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Dales crimes were 2,100. The crime rate of Dales in 2024 was 36.93 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dales were around 1,958 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.43 (year) or 2.87 (month) ranking 8 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
Castle483 25,089 22,433 5
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
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

Dales Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (162 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202533
January 202527
December 202436
November 20244
October 20244
September 202415
August 202456
July 202453
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 202412
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202420

A total of 207 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202513
January 202516
December 202419
November 20247
October 202410
September 202418
August 202415
July 202424
June 202442
May 202415

A total of 723 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202549
January 202572
December 202454
November 202440
October 202450
September 202452
August 202458
July 202471
June 2024162
May 202458

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 202511
December 202412
November 20246
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 116 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202513
January 20258
December 20248
November 202416
October 202411
September 202411
August 202412
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 20247
August 202414
July 20248
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202520
December 202412
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 202418
July 202417
June 202428
May 202411

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202510
January 202510
December 202422
November 202434
October 202412
September 202415
August 202427
July 202423
June 202420
May 202422

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations Dales in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Robbery1
2. Castle Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Thoresby Avenue (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Colwick Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Burglary1
5. Ripon Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Other crime1
6. Marham Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Mays Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Kingsley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
9. Poulton Drive (Map)
Total6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Pennyfoot Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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