Crime Rate in Radford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Radford

The total recorded crimes in Radford, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Radford crime rate of 0.87 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
Radford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denison Street with total crimes: 15
  • Redoubt Street with total crimes: 13
  • Ilkeston Road with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Radford has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 0.87 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Radford)CrimesRank (Radford)CrimesRank (Radford)
Hyson Green & Arboretum432 34,039 34,074 1
St. Ann's557 15,594 13,780 2
Castle470 25,089 22,433 5
Meadows335 43,637 43,025 3
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
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

Radford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 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 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202520
May 202521
April 20258
March 202511
February 202510
January 202517
December 20247
November 202412
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 20258
April 202511
March 202515
February 202515
January 20258
December 202410
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 522 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202535
May 202550
April 202546
March 202547
February 202544
January 202537
December 202440
November 202436
October 202442
September 202441
August 202454

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202529
May 202541
April 202532
March 202530
February 202518
January 202524
December 202441
November 20242
October 20243
September 202412
August 202428

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202522
April 202522
March 202512
February 20257
January 202511
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415
September 202416
August 202410

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 202515
April 202510
March 202537
February 202511
January 202510
December 202417
November 20244
October 202413
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 202512
April 202513
March 202513
February 202512
January 202519
December 20245
November 202418
October 202419
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Radford in July 2025

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

1. Denison Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Redoubt Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Ilkeston Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Argyle Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Byfield Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. St Helen'S Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Highurst Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Millers Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Prospect Terrace (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wallan Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1

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