Crime in Aspley: statistics, rates and trends
2,069 crimes were recorded in Aspley in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (869), anti-social behaviour (296) and criminal damage and arson (236) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 911th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Aspley | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,069 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.9 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 18,002 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Aspley of any year here (2,069 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,069 | 114.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,225 | 123.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,445 | 135.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,330 | 129.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,401 | 133.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,484 | 138.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,544 | 141.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,306 | 128.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,592 | 144.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 175 |
| July 2026 | 200 |
| June 2026 | 190 |
| May 2026 | 172 |
| April 2026 | 164 |
| March 2026 | 171 |
| February 2026 | 141 |
| January 2026 | 163 |
| December 2025 | 176 |
| November 2025 | 145 |
| October 2025 | 195 |
| September 2025 | 177 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aspley recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate), other crime (2.0 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (94% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (68% below) and other theft (28% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 64 to 48 and drugs fell from 86 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 869 | 48.3 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 296 | 16.4 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 236 | 13.1 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Public order | 118 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 6.3 | 5.0 | -1% |
| Other theft | 84 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Other crime | 76 | 4.2 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Drugs | 65 | 3.6 | 3.3 | -24% |
| Burglary | 48 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 2.7 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 46 | 2.6 | 1.0 | +10% |
| Robbery | 40 | 2.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aspley; the highest is Hyson Green & Arboretum (209.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Wollaton West (71.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aspley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leen Valley | 777 | 88.9 | -23% |
| Basford | 1,868 | 112.6 | -2% |
| Bilborough | 2,037 | 111.3 | -3% |
| Bulwell | 2,772 | 169.5 | +47% |
| Berridge | 2,354 | 130.7 | +14% |
| Wollaton West | 1,092 | 71.1 | -38% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | +82% |
| Bulwell Forest | 1,466 | 106.1 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Aspley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Exbourne Road” (109).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Exbourne Road | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 100 |
| On or near Firsby Road | 71 |
| On or near Alwyn Road | 58 |
| On or near Broxtowe Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Wareham Close | 51 |
| On or near Bankwood Close | 50 |
| On or near Broxtowe Hall Close | 48 |
| On or near Broxtowe Lane | 47 |
| On or near Brinsley Close | 45 |
Of the 1,773 crimes in Aspley with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 296 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 867 | 48.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 486 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Aspley has an estimated population of 18,002 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (43%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.6%, against 3.4%) and a younger population (7.8%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aspley average decile 1.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Aspley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 28.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 43.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 69.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Aspley a safe place to live?
Aspley recorded 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 911th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Aspley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 869 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (296).
Is crime in Aspley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aspley was down 7% on the year before: 2,069 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,225 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aspley?
About 18,002 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aspley?
Aspley 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.