Crime in Castle, Nottingham: statistics, rates and trends
5,759 crimes were recorded in Castle, Nottingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 572.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Castle, Nottingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle, Nottingham
- Types of crime in Castle, Nottingham
- Castle, Nottingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle, Nottingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle, Nottingham
- Population and deprivation in Castle, Nottingham
- Questions about crime in Castle, Nottingham
- About this data
5,759 crimes were recorded in Castle, Nottingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 572.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,434 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castle, Nottingham has the 13th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castle, Nottingham | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,759 | 51,573 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 572.2 | 155.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,065 | 331,077 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castle, Nottingham was highest in the year to July 2019 (6,325 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,458). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 5,759 | 572.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,937 | 589.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,626 | 559.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,005 | 497.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,750 | 471.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,458 | 343.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,815 | 478.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 6,325 | 628.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,518 | 548.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 507 |
| June 2026 | 495 |
| May 2026 | 446 |
| April 2026 | 457 |
| March 2026 | 474 |
| February 2026 | 480 |
| January 2026 | 478 |
| December 2025 | 498 |
| November 2025 | 488 |
| October 2025 | 471 |
| September 2025 | 520 |
| August 2025 | 445 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castle, Nottingham 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, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+37%) and robbery (+23%). The largest falls were in burglary (-14%) and shoplifting (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,434 | 142.5 | 4.16 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,064 | 105.7 | 6.89 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 856 | 85.0 | 10.27 | -13% |
| Other theft | 503 | 50.0 | 7.82 | -4% |
| Public order | 459 | 45.6 | 6.86 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 289 | 28.7 | 4.23 | +2% |
| Drugs | 268 | 26.6 | 8.14 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 204 | 20.3 | 4.11 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 197 | 19.6 | 11.59 | +37% |
| Burglary | 158 | 15.7 | 4.44 | -14% |
| Robbery | 152 | 15.1 | 11.18 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 72 | 7.2 | 7.37 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 55 | 5.5 | 6.64 | -5% |
| Other crime | 48 | 4.8 | 2.26 | -4% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castle, Nottingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castle, Nottingham recorded 1,434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (142.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castle, Nottingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castle, Nottingham recorded 1,064 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (105.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castle, Nottingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castle, Nottingham recorded 856 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (85.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castle, Nottingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castle, Nottingham recorded 503 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castle, Nottingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castle, Nottingham recorded 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castle, Nottingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castle, Nottingham recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castle, Nottingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castle, Nottingham recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castle, Nottingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castle, Nottingham recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castle, Nottingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castle, Nottingham recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castle, Nottingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castle, Nottingham recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castle, Nottingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castle, Nottingham recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castle, Nottingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castle, Nottingham recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castle, Nottingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castle, Nottingham recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castle, Nottingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castle, Nottingham recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castle, Nottingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castle, Nottingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle, Nottingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows | 4,216 | 307.0 | -46% |
| St. Ann's | 5,497 | 246.0 | -57% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 4,962 | 204.2 | -64% |
| Radford | 2,477 | 131.0 | -77% |
| Dales | 2,175 | 126.4 | -78% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,873 | 131.7 | -77% |
| Mapperley | 1,770 | 108.9 | -81% |
| Berridge | 2,320 | 128.9 | -77% |
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 Castle, Nottingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Maypole Yard | 558 |
| On or near Parking Area | 447 |
| On or near South Parade | 410 |
| On or near Clinton Street West | 322 |
| On or near High Street | 296 |
| On or near Nightclub | 220 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 173 |
| On or near Cottage Terrace | 156 |
| On or near Bottle Lane | 155 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 150 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castle, Nottingham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,027 | 35.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,150 | 20.0% |
| Not recorded | 1,064 | 18.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 474 | 8.2% |
| Under investigation | 415 | 7.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 209 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 160 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 134 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 49 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 28 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.3% |
Castle, Nottingham has an estimated population of 10,065. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castle, Nottingham sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castle, Nottingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 5.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 89.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% |
| Private rented homes | 61.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Castle, Nottingham a safe place to live?
Castle, Nottingham recorded 572.2 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 Castle, Nottingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,064).
Is crime in Castle, Nottingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Nottingham was down 3% on the year before: 5,759 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,937 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castle, Nottingham?
Castle, Nottingham 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 Castle, Nottingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.