Crime in Basford: statistics, rates and trends
1,868 crimes were recorded in Basford in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (738), anti-social behaviour (273) and criminal damage and arson (191) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 961st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Basford | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,868 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.6 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 16,589 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Basford peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,547 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,850). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,868 | 112.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,850 | 111.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,965 | 118.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,052 | 123.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,343 | 141.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,394 | 144.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,547 | 153.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,504 | 150.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,421 | 145.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 149 |
| July 2026 | 186 |
| June 2026 | 184 |
| May 2026 | 157 |
| April 2026 | 167 |
| March 2026 | 167 |
| February 2026 | 155 |
| January 2026 | 151 |
| December 2025 | 128 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 159 |
| September 2025 | 144 |
Compared with England and Wales, Basford recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.3 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (71% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (69% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 66 to 82 and burglary rose from 57 to 67, while anti-social behaviour fell from 361 to 273 and vehicle crime fell from 101 to 83.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 738 | 44.5 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 273 | 16.5 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 191 | 11.5 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 128 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 107 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 5.0 | 5.0 | -18% |
| Other crime | 82 | 4.9 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Burglary | 67 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Drugs | 56 | 3.4 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 2.7 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Possession of weapons | 37 | 2.2 | 1.0 | -16% |
| Robbery | 36 | 2.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Basford; the highest is Hyson Green & Arboretum (209.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Leen Valley (88.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Basford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berridge | 2,354 | 130.7 | +16% |
| Aspley | 2,069 | 114.9 | +2% |
| Bulwell Forest | 1,466 | 106.1 | -6% |
| Bestwood | 2,261 | 128.8 | +14% |
| Leen Valley | 777 | 88.9 | -21% |
| Sherwood | 2,131 | 136.8 | +22% |
| Bulwell | 2,772 | 169.5 | +50% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | +86% |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Basford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 103 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 56 |
| On or near Vernon Park Drive | 47 |
| On or near Rosebery Street | 33 |
| On or near Shirebrook Close | 33 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Wallis Street | 33 |
| On or near Charlesworth Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Petworth Drive | 28 |
| On or near Stoneycroft Road | 27 |
Of the 1,595 crimes in Basford with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 273 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 751 | 47.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 437 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 181 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Basford has an estimated population of 16,589 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), more households without a car (34%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Basford average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Basford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Basford a safe place to live?
Basford recorded 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 961st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Basford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 738 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (273).
Is crime in Basford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Basford was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,868 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,850 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Basford?
About 16,589 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Basford?
Basford 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.