Crime Rate in Mapperley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mapperley

The total recorded crimes in Mapperley, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mapperley crime rate of 4.16 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 Mapperley, encompassing approximately 38,204 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (20.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
Mapperley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mapperley Park Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Fowler Street with total crimes: 9
  • Woodborough Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Mapperley?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Mapperley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 1300 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mapperley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

    • In 2023, Mapperley had fewer crimes than the Nottingham average, with 1,309 crimes compared to 1,920. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mapperley recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mapperley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mapperley has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 4.16 ranking 16th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Mapperley crimes were 1,300. The crime rate of Mapperley in 2024 was 34.03 (year) or 2.84 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mapperley were around 1,309 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.26 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mapperley)CrimesRank (Mapperley)CrimesRank (Mapperley)
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
Clifton East216 92,075 121,948 9
Sherwood191 131,921 131,888 11
Radford200 111,682 151,378 14
Lenton & Wollaton East162 151,845 141,200 16
Bulwell Forest149 171,254 171,183 17
Clifton West74 19880 18925 18
Wollaton West77 18797 19650 19
Leen Valley54 20761 20541 20

Mapperley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20259
March 202513
February 20259
January 202512
December 202410
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 202415
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 712 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202563
March 202567
February 202550
January 202551
December 202445
November 202434
October 202437
September 202443
August 202459
July 202450
June 202478
May 202459

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202523
March 202523
February 202524
January 202517
December 202421
November 20241
October 20244
September 20248
August 202424
July 202429
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202516
February 20259
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202512
February 202512
January 202510
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 202410
August 20247
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 202413
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 202511
February 20254
January 20259
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Mapperley in May 2025

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

1. Mapperley Park Drive (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Fowler Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
3. Woodborough Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Villa Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Blundell Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Heaton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Querneby Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Corby Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Carisbrooke Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pippin Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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