Crime in Nottinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
73,574 crimes were recorded in Nottinghamshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Nottinghamshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Nottinghamshire
- Types of crime in Nottinghamshire
- Nottinghamshire compared with nearby counties
- Areas within Nottinghamshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nottinghamshire
- Demographics of Nottinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Nottinghamshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (25,518), anti-social behaviour (11,499) and shoplifting (8,240) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 6th of the 20 counties covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Nottinghamshire | East Midlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 73,574 | 475,616 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.8 | 93.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 857,013 | 5,063,164 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Nottinghamshire peaked in the year to August 2020 (80,390 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (70,847). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 73,574 | 85.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 70,847 | 82.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 73,921 | 86.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 75,775 | 88.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 74,145 | 86.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 78,213 | 91.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 80,390 | 93.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 79,573 | 92.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 77,715 | 90.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 6,587 |
| July 2026 | 7,103 |
| June 2026 | 6,814 |
| May 2026 | 5,835 |
| April 2026 | 6,592 |
| March 2026 | 6,507 |
| February 2026 | 5,272 |
| January 2026 | 5,985 |
| December 2025 | 5,453 |
| November 2025 | 5,825 |
| October 2025 | 5,872 |
| September 2025 | 5,729 |
Compared with England and Wales, Nottinghamshire recorded notably more other crime (81% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (74% below) and drugs (38% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 2,197 to 3,274 and robbery rose from 589 to 866.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25,518 | 29.8 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11,499 | 13.4 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 8,240 | 9.6 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6,390 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 4,501 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 4,038 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other crime | 3,274 | 3.8 | 2.1 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 3,199 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Burglary | 2,515 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Drugs | 1,744 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 914 | 1.1 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Robbery | 866 | 1.0 | 1.4 | +47% |
| Bicycle theft | 499 | 0.6 | 0.8 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 377 | 0.4 | 1.7 | +6% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest counties have a higher crime rate than Nottinghamshire; the highest is Lancashire (92.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Leicestershire (68.5).
| County | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nottinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire | 66,489 | 80.8 | -6% |
| Leicestershire | 51,097 | 68.5 | -20% |
| Lincolnshire | 72,613 | 92.0 | +7% |
| Staffordshire | 69,659 | 76.8 | -11% |
| Warwickshire | 51,630 | 81.7 | -5% |
| Worcestershire | 48,472 | 78.0 | -9% |
| Cambridgeshire | 54,865 | 77.2 | -10% |
| Lancashire | 119,662 | 92.4 | +8% |
Of the 7 areas within Nottinghamshire, Mansfield had the highest crime rate (117.4 per 1,000) and Rushcliffe the lowest (55.0).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | District | 113,138 | 13,284 | 117.4 |
| Ashfield | District | 129,572 | 13,007 | 100.4 |
| Bassetlaw | District | 124,937 | 12,091 | 96.8 |
| Newark and Sherwood | District | 127,886 | 10,676 | 83.5 |
| Broxtowe | District | 114,565 | 9,243 | 80.7 |
| Gedling | District | 120,179 | 8,303 | 69.1 |
| Rushcliffe | District | 126,736 | 6,970 | 55.0 |
Of the 62,075 crimes in Nottinghamshire with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 11,499 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 24,030 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 19,760 | 31.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 5,773 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3,859 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 2,217 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1,876 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1,840 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 1,253 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 476 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 464 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 400 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 125 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Nottinghamshire has an estimated population of 857,013 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.7%, against 7.9%), less social housing (13%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nottinghamshire average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Nottinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 5.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Nottinghamshire a safe place to live?
Nottinghamshire recorded 85.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 6th of the 20 counties on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Nottinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 25,518 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (11,499).
Is crime in Nottinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nottinghamshire was up 4% on the year before: 73,574 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 70,847 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nottinghamshire?
About 857,013 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nottinghamshire?
Nottinghamshire is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.