Crime in Bulwell: statistics, rates and trends
2,763 crimes were recorded in Bulwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 168.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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2,763 crimes were recorded in Bulwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 168.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 939 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bulwell has the 309th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bulwell | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,763 | 51,573 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 168.9 | 155.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 16,358 | 331,077 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bulwell was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,526 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,763). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,763 | 168.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,782 | 170.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,149 | 192.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,181 | 194.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,328 | 203.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,452 | 211.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,417 | 208.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,378 | 206.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,526 | 215.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 267 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bulwell over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in robbery (+71%) and other crime (+45%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and theft from the person (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 939 | 57.4 | 1.68 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 487 | 29.8 | 1.94 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 235 | 14.4 | 2.12 | +8% |
| Other theft | 207 | 12.7 | 1.98 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 202 | 12.3 | 1.49 | -46% |
| Public order | 157 | 9.6 | 1.44 | -15% |
| Other crime | 110 | 6.7 | 3.18 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 6.1 | 1.24 | +32% |
| Drugs | 94 | 5.7 | 1.76 | -22% |
| Burglary | 78 | 4.8 | 1.35 | +28% |
| Robbery | 58 | 3.5 | 2.62 | +71% |
| Possession of weapons | 54 | 3.3 | 3.40 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 1.7 | 2.01 | +35% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.9 | 0.54 | -29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bulwell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bulwell recorded 939 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bulwell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bulwell recorded 487 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bulwell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bulwell recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bulwell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bulwell recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bulwell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bulwell recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bulwell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bulwell recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bulwell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bulwell recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bulwell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bulwell recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bulwell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bulwell recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bulwell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bulwell recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bulwell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bulwell recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bulwell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bulwell recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bulwell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bulwell recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bulwell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bulwell recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bulwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bulwell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bulwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulwell Forest | 1,437 | 104.0 | -38% |
| Basford | 1,891 | 114.0 | -33% |
| Aspley | 2,058 | 114.3 | -32% |
| Bestwood | 2,221 | 126.5 | -25% |
| Leen Valley | 778 | 89.0 | -47% |
| Berridge | 2,320 | 128.9 | -24% |
| Sherwood | 2,107 | 135.3 | -20% |
| Bilborough | 2,059 | 112.5 | -33% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bulwell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 172 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 153 |
| On or near Main Street | 120 |
| On or near Parking Area | 92 |
| On or near Golf Close | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 54 |
| On or near Vere Street | 54 |
| On or near Coventry Road | 49 |
| On or near Brook Close | 48 |
| On or near Gaul Street | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bulwell over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 937 | 33.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 737 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 487 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 188 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 105 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 52 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.4% |
Bulwell has an estimated population of 16,358. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bulwell sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bulwell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 41.9% |
| Social rented homes | 37.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 92.8% |
Is Bulwell a safe place to live?
Bulwell recorded 168.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bulwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 939 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (487).
Is crime in Bulwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bulwell was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,763 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,782 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bulwell?
Bulwell is policed by Nottinghamshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bulwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.