Crime in Berridge: statistics, rates and trends
2,354 crimes were recorded in Berridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 130.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (908), anti-social behaviour (278) and public order (240) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 667th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Berridge | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,354 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.7 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 18,004 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Berridge peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,624 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,209). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,354 | 130.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,209 | 122.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,546 | 141.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,585 | 143.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,264 | 125.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,247 | 124.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,578 | 143.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,478 | 137.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,624 | 145.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 198 |
| July 2026 | 197 |
| June 2026 | 233 |
| May 2026 | 199 |
| April 2026 | 221 |
| March 2026 | 217 |
| February 2026 | 182 |
| January 2026 | 199 |
| December 2025 | 181 |
| November 2025 | 149 |
| October 2025 | 184 |
| September 2025 | 194 |
Compared with England and Wales, Berridge recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.3 times the national rate), public order (2.0 times the national rate) and other crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (50% below) and theft from the person (31% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 66 to 82 and violence and sexual offences rose from 735 to 908, while anti-social behaviour fell from 344 to 278.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 908 | 50.4 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 278 | 15.4 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Public order | 240 | 13.3 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 211 | 11.7 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 141 | 7.8 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 137 | 7.6 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Drugs | 96 | 5.3 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Burglary | 82 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 4.2 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Other crime | 75 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 2.2 | 1.0 | -7% |
| Robbery | 34 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +21% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.2 | 1.7 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Berridge; the highest is Castle, Nottingham (570.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Leen Valley (88.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | +60% |
| Sherwood | 2,131 | 136.8 | +5% |
| Basford | 1,868 | 112.6 | -14% |
| Mapperley | 1,766 | 108.7 | -17% |
| Radford | 2,499 | 132.1 | +1% |
| Leen Valley | 777 | 88.9 | -32% |
| St. Ann's | 5,522 | 247.1 | +89% |
| Castle | 5,744 | 570.7 | +336% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Berridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pearson Street” (366).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pearson Street | 366 |
| On or near Supermarket | 124 |
| On or near Fairfax Close | 114 |
| On or near Pelham Avenue | 89 |
| On or near Alberta Terrace | 57 |
| On or near Gladstone Street | 54 |
| On or near Claremont Road | 49 |
| On or near Hamilton Road | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Premier Road | 39 |
Of the 2,076 crimes in Berridge with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 278 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 757 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 524 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 248 | 11.9% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 204 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 109 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 90 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Berridge has an estimated population of 18,004 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (42%, against 20%), more students (13.1%, against 7.9%) and more unemployed residents (5.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Berridge average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Berridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 42.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Berridge a safe place to live?
Berridge recorded 130.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 667th 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 public order.
What is the most common crime in Berridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 908 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (278).
Is crime in Berridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berridge was up 7% on the year before: 2,354 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,209 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Berridge?
About 18,004 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Berridge?
Berridge 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.