Crime Rate in Meadows: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meadows

The total recorded crimes in Meadows, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 331 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meadows crime rate of 7.80 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-23.47% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (7.25% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (-35.16% decrease)
Meadows Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheeler Gate with total crimes: 27
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 21
  • Angel Row 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 areas in the Nottingham.

    • 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 areas in the Nottingham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Meadows has recorded 331 crimes with crime rate of 7.80 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meadows)CrimesRank (Meadows)CrimesRank (Meadows)
Hyson Green & Arboretum408 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's592 25,594 13,780 2
Castle593 15,089 22,433 5
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
Mapperley159 161,300 161,309 15
Bulwell Forest149 171,254 171,183 17
Clifton West74 19880 18925 18
Wollaton West77 18797 19650 19
Leen Valley54 20761 20541 20

Meadows Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (74 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (91 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 677 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202569
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 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
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 831 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 63.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202591
March 202547
February 202536
January 202561
December 202453
November 202478
October 202478
September 202471
August 202457
July 202479
June 202478
May 202443

A total of 1109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 85.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202598
March 202591
February 202580
January 202557
December 202465
November 202472
October 202486
September 202486
August 202475
July 202480
June 2024160
May 202484

A total of 233 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202519
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 353 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202521
March 202525
February 202520
January 202526
December 202426
November 202430
October 202434
September 202429
August 202431
July 202424
June 202444
May 202424

A total of 345 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202526
March 202531
February 202523
January 202531
December 202425
November 202420
October 202424
September 202423
August 202434
July 202426
June 202442
May 202419

A total of 237 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202514
February 202512
January 20259
December 202416
November 202421
October 202412
September 202422
August 202416
July 202417
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
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 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
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 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
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 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
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 May 2025

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

1. Wheeler Gate (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order2
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs3
Public order3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Angel Row (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Spaniel Row (Map)
Total14
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Collin Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nottingham (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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