Crime in Bilborough: statistics, rates and trends
2,037 crimes were recorded in Bilborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bilborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Bilborough
- Types of crime in Bilborough
- Bilborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bilborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bilborough
- Demographics of Bilborough
- Questions about crime in Bilborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (857), anti-social behaviour (281) and criminal damage and arson (171) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 990th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bilborough | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,037 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.3 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 18,306 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bilborough of any year here (2,037 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,037 | 111.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,243 | 122.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,729 | 149.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,374 | 129.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,541 | 138.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,845 | 155.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,721 | 148.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,354 | 128.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,495 | 136.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 176 |
| July 2026 | 205 |
| June 2026 | 214 |
| May 2026 | 145 |
| April 2026 | 174 |
| March 2026 | 169 |
| February 2026 | 161 |
| January 2026 | 143 |
| December 2025 | 163 |
| November 2025 | 168 |
| October 2025 | 169 |
| September 2025 | 150 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bilborough recorded notably more other crime (2.4 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.3 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (66% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 74 to 92 and possession of weapons rose from 33 to 40, while shoplifting fell from 121 to 52 and anti-social behaviour fell from 410 to 281.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 857 | 46.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 281 | 15.4 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 171 | 9.3 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 120 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 6.3 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Public order | 113 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other crime | 92 | 5.0 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Drugs | 67 | 3.7 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Burglary | 62 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 2.8 | 8.5 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 2.2 | 1.0 | +21% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 1.9 | 0.8 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bilborough; 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 Bilborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wollaton West | 1,092 | 71.1 | -36% |
| Aspley | 2,069 | 114.9 | +3% |
| Leen Valley | 777 | 88.9 | -20% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,975 | 136.4 | +23% |
| Radford | 2,499 | 132.1 | +19% |
| Basford | 1,868 | 112.6 | +1% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | +88% |
| Bulwell | 2,772 | 169.5 | +52% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Bilborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 77 |
| On or near Cotswold Road | 71 |
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Monkton Drive | 53 |
| On or near Strelley Road | 45 |
| On or near Denewood Crescent | 41 |
| On or near Bracken Close | 37 |
| On or near Cockington Road | 33 |
| On or near St Martin'S Close | 32 |
| On or near Darnhall Crescent | 31 |
Of the 1,756 crimes in Bilborough with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 281 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 798 | 45.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 514 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 183 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Bilborough has an estimated population of 18,306 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bilborough average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bilborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 39.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 53.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bilborough a safe place to live?
Bilborough recorded 111.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 990th 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 Bilborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 857 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (281).
Is crime in Bilborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bilborough was down 9% on the year before: 2,037 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,243 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bilborough?
About 18,306 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bilborough?
Bilborough 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.