Crime Rate in Radford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Radford

The total recorded crimes in Radford, Nottingham, UK in May 2025 are around 200 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Radford crime rate of 1.11 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 Radford, encompassing approximately 180,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (28.12% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Radford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ilkeston Road with total crimes: 16
  • Redoubt Street with total crimes: 12
  • Wragby Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Radford?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Radford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 1682 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Radford recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

    • In 2023, Radford had fewer crimes than the Nottingham average, with 1,378 crimes compared to 1,920. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Radford recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Radford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Radford has recorded 200 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Radford crimes were 1,682. The crime rate of Radford in 2024 was 12.26 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Radford were around 1,378 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.50 (year) or 1.12 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Radford)CrimesRank (Radford)CrimesRank (Radford)
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
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

Radford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 614 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202546
March 202547
February 202544
January 202537
December 202440
November 202436
October 202442
September 202441
August 202454
July 202435
June 2024100
May 202442

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202522
March 202512
February 20257
January 202511
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415
September 202416
August 202410
July 202410
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 126 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
February 202510
January 20258
December 202410
November 202414
October 202412
September 202413
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202513
February 202512
January 202519
December 20245
November 202418
October 202419
September 202411
August 202410
July 202412
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202532
March 202530
February 202518
January 202524
December 202441
November 20242
October 20243
September 202412
August 202428
July 202430
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202515
February 202515
January 20258
December 202410
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 20248
July 202411
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
May 20245

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 202517
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 202510
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 202411
July 20242
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202537
February 202511
January 202510
December 202417
November 20244
October 202413
September 20248
August 20243
July 202419
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Radford in May 2025

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

1. Ilkeston Road (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Redoubt Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wragby Road (Map)
Total10
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Argyle Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Millers Court (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Burglary1
8. Denison Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Radford Boulevard (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Helen'S Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

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