Crime Rate in Meadows: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meadows

The total recorded crimes in Meadows, Nottingham, UK in March 2025 are around 327 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meadows crime rate of 7.71 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 Meadows, encompassing approximately 42,427 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (13.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (20.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (30.56% increase)
Meadows Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 26
  • Angel Row with total crimes: 26
  • Wheeler Gate with total crimes: 20

How safe is Meadows?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Meadows reported a higher crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 3,637 crimes compared to 2,340. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Meadows witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Meadows experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nottingham average, with 3,025 crimes compared to 1,920. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Meadows witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Nottingham, Meadows has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Meadows Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Meadows has recorded 327 crimes with crime rate of 7.71 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Meadows crimes were 3,637. The crime rate of Meadows in 2024 was 85.72 (year) or 7.14 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meadows were around 3,025 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.30 (year) or 5.94 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Dales201 72,100 101,958 8
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

Meadows Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (61 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 140 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (78 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (71 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 110 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 534 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202549
January 202556
December 2024140
November 202412
October 20244
September 202423
August 202465
July 2024110
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 687 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202536
January 202561
December 202453
November 202478
October 202478
September 202471
August 202457
July 202479
June 202478
May 202443
April 20246

A total of 65 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 198 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 20259
December 202416
November 202421
October 202412
September 202422
August 202416
July 202417
June 202438
May 202420
April 20241

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 202412
June 202412
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 315 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202520
January 202526
December 202426
November 202430
October 202434
September 202429
August 202431
July 202424
June 202444
May 202424
April 20242

A total of 938 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202591
February 202580
January 202557
December 202465
November 202472
October 202486
September 202486
August 202475
July 202480
June 2024160
May 202484
April 20242

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 202512
December 202411
November 202410
October 20249
September 202412
August 20246
July 202414
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 193 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20257
January 20258
December 202419
November 202426
October 202412
September 202410
August 202419
July 202425
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 302 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202523
January 202531
December 202425
November 202420
October 202424
September 202423
August 202434
July 202426
June 202442
May 202419
April 20244

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20249
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 202415
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 202412
July 20243
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246

High Crime Locations Meadows in March 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total26
Other theft5
Shoplifting5
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Angel Row (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wheeler Gate (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting11
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Carrington Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Public order3
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. St James'S Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Castle Bridge Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
9. Stanford Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
10. Nottingham (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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