Crime in Castle, Nottingham: statistics, rates and trends
5,744 crimes were recorded in Castle, Nottingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 570.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Castle, Nottingham
- Questions about crime in Castle, Nottingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,431), anti-social behaviour (1,070) and shoplifting (863) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 13th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Castle, Nottingham | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,744 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 570.7 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 10,065 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castle, Nottingham peaked in the year to August 2019 (6,375 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,536). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,744 | 570.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,863 | 582.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,811 | 577.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,908 | 487.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,787 | 475.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,536 | 351.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,581 | 455.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,375 | 633.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,559 | 552.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 430 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Castle, Nottingham recorded notably more robbery (12.1 times the national rate), theft from the person (11.4 times the national rate) and shoplifting (10.1 times the national rate). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 142 to 193 and robbery rose from 124 to 166, while burglary fell from 186 to 157.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,431 | 142.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,070 | 106.3 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 863 | 85.7 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Other theft | 484 | 48.1 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 456 | 45.3 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Drugs | 278 | 27.6 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 269 | 26.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 204 | 20.3 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 193 | 19.2 | 1.7 | +36% |
| Robbery | 166 | 16.5 | 1.4 | +34% |
| Burglary | 157 | 15.6 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 68 | 6.8 | 1.0 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 58 | 5.8 | 0.8 | +14% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.7 | 2.1 | -4% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Castle, Nottingham has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle, Nottingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows | 4,283 | 311.9 | -45% |
| St. Ann's | 5,522 | 247.1 | -57% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | -63% |
| Radford | 2,499 | 132.1 | -77% |
| Dales | 2,211 | 128.5 | -77% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,975 | 136.4 | -76% |
| Mapperley | 1,766 | 108.7 | -81% |
| Berridge | 2,354 | 130.7 | -77% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Castle, Nottingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Maypole Yard” (578).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Maypole Yard | 578 |
| On or near Parking Area | 478 |
| On or near South Parade | 394 |
| On or near Clinton Street West | 322 |
| On or near High Street | 283 |
| On or near Nightclub | 224 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 174 |
| On or near Cottage Terrace | 158 |
| On or near Bottle Lane | 156 |
| On or near Warser Gate | 154 |
Of the 4,674 crimes in Castle, Nottingham with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,070 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,018 | 43.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,154 | 24.7% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 475 | 10.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 377 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 221 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 166 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 139 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 49 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 30 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Castle, Nottingham has an estimated population of 10,065 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (38.8%, against 7.9%), more private renting (62%, against 20%) and more households without a car (51%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle, Nottingham average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Castle, Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 5.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 38.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 58.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 4.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 50.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 61.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Castle, Nottingham a safe place to live?
Castle, Nottingham recorded 570.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 13th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Castle, Nottingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,431 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,070).
Is crime in Castle, Nottingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Nottingham was down 2% on the year before: 5,744 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,863 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle, Nottingham?
About 10,065 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle, Nottingham?
Castle, Nottingham 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.