Crime Rate in Sherwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherwood

The total recorded crimes in Sherwood, Nottingham, UK in July 2025 are around 164 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherwood crime rate of 2.00 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 Sherwood, encompassing approximately 82,052 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-6.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (65.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)
Sherwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 24
  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • Longmead Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is Sherwood?

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

  • Relative to Nottingham:

    • In 2024, Sherwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nottingham average, with 1921 crimes compared to 2340.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sherwood recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

    • In 2023, Sherwood had fewer crimes than the Nottingham average, with 1,888 crimes compared to 1,920. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sherwood recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Nottingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sherwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sherwood has recorded 164 crimes with crime rate of 0.33 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Nottingham, UK

In 2024, the total Sherwood crimes were 1,921. The crime rate of Sherwood in 2024 was 23.41 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Nottingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherwood were around 1,888 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.01 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Nottingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherwood)CrimesRank (Sherwood)CrimesRank (Sherwood)
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
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

Sherwood 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 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20257
May 202516
April 202514
March 202521
February 20259
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 202416
September 202417
August 20248

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 202411
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202512
April 202513
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 202411
October 202413
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 654 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202550
May 202549
April 202559
March 202560
February 202548
January 202570
December 202456
November 202450
October 202456
September 202453
August 202456

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202523
May 202532
April 202524
March 202528
February 202520
January 202534
December 202430
November 20243
October 20244
September 202412
August 202432

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20253
April 20257
March 20258
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258
January 202514
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202540
May 202532
April 202526
March 202526
February 202520
January 202528
December 202414
November 202414
October 202425
September 202418
August 202426

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
February 20253
December 20245
September 20241

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 202516
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Sherwood in July 2025

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

1. New Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Prison (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Other crime2
3. Longmead Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
6. Haydn Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Embley Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson5
8. Spondon Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bernard Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
10. Crossley Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1

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