Crime Rate in Meadows: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meadows

The total recorded crimes in Meadows, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 335 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meadows crime rate of 7.90 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (80) incidents (50.94% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (-21.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (11.48% increase)
Meadows Crime Hotspots

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

  • Angel Row with total crimes: 36
  • Wheeler Gate with total crimes: 23
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 18

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 July 2025 the Meadows has recorded 335 crimes with crime rate of 7.90 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meadows)CrimesRank (Meadows)CrimesRank (Meadows)
Hyson Green & Arboretum432 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's557 15,594 13,780 2
Castle470 25,089 22,433 5
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
Dales220 82,100 101,958 8
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

Meadows Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20259
April 202512
March 20258
February 20253
January 202512
December 202411
November 202410
October 20249
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 764 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202553
May 202559
April 202591
March 202547
February 202536
January 202561
December 202453
November 202478
October 202478
September 202471
August 202457

A total of 947 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202591
May 202575
April 202598
March 202591
February 202580
January 202557
December 202465
November 202472
October 202486
September 202486
August 202475

A total of 680 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202561
May 202574
April 202569
March 202559
February 202549
January 202556
December 2024140
November 202412
October 20244
September 202423
August 202465

A total of 217 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202530
May 202520
April 202520
March 202514
February 202512
January 20259
December 202416
November 202421
October 202412
September 202422
August 202416

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20249
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 202415

A total of 186 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202521
April 202519
March 202519
February 20257
January 20258
December 202419
November 202426
October 202412
September 202410
August 202419

A total of 315 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202527
May 202519
April 202521
March 202525
February 202520
January 202526
December 202426
November 202430
October 202434
September 202429
August 202431

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20249
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20255
April 20251
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 292 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202522
May 202521
April 202526
March 202531
February 202523
January 202531
December 202425
November 202420
October 202424
September 202423
August 202434

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 202412

High Crime Locations Meadows in July 2025

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

1. Angel Row (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Wheeler Gate (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery2
Drugs1
4. Collin Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
7. Carrington Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Queen'S Walk (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Nottingham (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour3

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