Crime in Bulwell: statistics, rates and trends
2,772 crimes were recorded in Bulwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 169.5 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 (953), anti-social behaviour (473) and criminal damage and arson (239) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 307th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bulwell | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,772 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 169.5 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 16,358 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bulwell of any year here (2,772 crimes). 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 | 2,772 | 169.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,792 | 170.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,131 | 191.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,127 | 191.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,348 | 204.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,430 | 209.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,463 | 211.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,340 | 204.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,589 | 219.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 276 |
| July 2026 | 237 |
| June 2026 | 265 |
| May 2026 | 224 |
| April 2026 | 237 |
| March 2026 | 230 |
| February 2026 | 249 |
| January 2026 | 217 |
| December 2025 | 205 |
| November 2025 | 198 |
| October 2025 | 210 |
| September 2025 | 224 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bulwell recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.2 times the national rate), other crime (3.2 times the national rate) and robbery (2.4 times the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 79 to 111 and burglary rose from 61 to 85, while shoplifting fell from 347 to 205 and bicycle theft fell from 27 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 953 | 58.3 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 473 | 28.9 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 239 | 14.6 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 205 | 12.5 | 8.5 | -41% |
| Other theft | 198 | 12.1 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 160 | 9.8 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other crime | 111 | 6.8 | 2.1 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Drugs | 100 | 6.1 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Burglary | 85 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +39% |
| Robbery | 54 | 3.3 | 1.4 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 51 | 3.1 | 1.0 | -4% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.2 | 0.8 | -26% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Bulwell has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bulwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulwell Forest | 1,466 | 106.1 | -37% |
| Basford | 1,868 | 112.6 | -34% |
| Aspley | 2,069 | 114.9 | -32% |
| Bestwood | 2,261 | 128.8 | -24% |
| Leen Valley | 777 | 88.9 | -48% |
| Berridge | 2,354 | 130.7 | -23% |
| Sherwood | 2,131 | 136.8 | -19% |
| Bilborough | 2,037 | 111.3 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Bulwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (174).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 174 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 146 |
| On or near Main Street | 125 |
| On or near Parking Area | 91 |
| On or near Vere Street | 61 |
| On or near Golf Close | 54 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Coventry Road | 48 |
| On or near Potters Hollow | 44 |
| On or near Brook Close | 43 |
Of the 2,299 crimes in Bulwell with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 473 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 930 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 738 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 219 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 114 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 103 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 53 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Bulwell has an estimated population of 16,358 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bulwell average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bulwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 92.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bulwell a safe place to live?
Bulwell recorded 169.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 307th 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 Bulwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 953 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (473).
Is crime in Bulwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bulwell was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,772 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,792 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bulwell?
About 16,358 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bulwell?
Bulwell 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.