Crime Rate in Dales: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dales

The total recorded crimes in Dales, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 220 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dales crime rate of 3.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (10.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
Dales Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Greenwood Road with total crimes: 8
  • Curlew Close with total crimes: 8

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 areas in the Nottingham.

    • 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 areas in the Nottingham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Dales has recorded 220 crimes with crime rate of 3.87 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dales)CrimesRank (Dales)CrimesRank (Dales)
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
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

Dales 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 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202528
May 202547
April 202537
March 202533
February 202533
January 202527
December 202436
November 20244
October 20244
September 202415
August 202456

A total of 735 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202567
May 202582
April 202580
March 202557
February 202549
January 202572
December 202454
November 202440
October 202450
September 202452
August 202458

A total of 208 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 202526
April 202519
March 202528
February 202513
January 202516
December 202419
November 20247
October 202410
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20255
April 202511
March 202513
February 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 138 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202514
April 20256
March 202516
February 202513
January 20258
December 20248
November 202416
October 202411
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20254
May 20258
April 20252
March 20256
February 20256
January 202510
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 202513
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 202511
December 202412
November 20246
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202523
May 202526
April 202517
March 202521
February 202510
January 202510
December 202422
November 202434
October 202412
September 202415
August 202427

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202519
April 202520
March 202513
February 20258
January 202520
December 202412
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 202418

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 202412
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Dales in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
2. Greenwood Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
3. Curlew Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
4. Colwick Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Marham Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Newark Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Castle Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Poulton Drive (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Roberts Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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