Crime in Clifton East: statistics, rates and trends
2,262 crimes were recorded in Clifton East in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Clifton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Clifton East
- Types of crime in Clifton East
- Clifton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clifton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clifton East
- Demographics of Clifton East
- Questions about crime in Clifton East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (788), anti-social behaviour (355) and shoplifting (261) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 568th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Clifton East | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,262 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.2 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 16,487 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clifton East peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,491 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,968). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,262 | 137.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,070 | 125.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,286 | 138.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,491 | 151.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,222 | 134.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,281 | 138.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,146 | 130.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,270 | 137.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,968 | 119.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 177 |
| July 2026 | 232 |
| June 2026 | 221 |
| May 2026 | 178 |
| April 2026 | 161 |
| March 2026 | 201 |
| February 2026 | 174 |
| January 2026 | 162 |
| December 2025 | 157 |
| November 2025 | 186 |
| October 2025 | 234 |
| September 2025 | 179 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clifton East recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.5 times the national rate), other crime (2.3 times the national rate) and robbery (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less other theft (21% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 36 to 49 and anti-social behaviour rose from 285 to 355.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 788 | 47.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 355 | 21.5 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 261 | 15.8 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 229 | 13.9 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Public order | 162 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 84 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Other crime | 79 | 4.8 | 2.1 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Drugs | 58 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Robbery | 49 | 3.0 | 1.4 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 2.4 | 1.0 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clifton East; the highest is Castle, Nottingham (570.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Wollaton West (71.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clifton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton West | 853 | 73.3 | -47% |
| Meadows | 4,283 | 311.9 | +127% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,975 | 136.4 | -1% |
| Castle | 5,744 | 570.7 | +316% |
| Radford | 2,499 | 132.1 | -4% |
| Wollaton West | 1,092 | 71.1 | -48% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | +53% |
| St. Ann's | 5,522 | 247.1 | +80% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Clifton East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (248).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 248 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 199 |
| On or near Green Lane | 90 |
| On or near Police Station | 63 |
| On or near Wayne Close | 55 |
| On or near Dartmoor Close | 45 |
| On or near Maypole | 45 |
| On or near Meadowvale Crescent | 43 |
| On or near Highbank Drive | 41 |
| On or near Oldbury Close | 40 |
Of the 1,907 crimes in Clifton East with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 355 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 787 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 501 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 186 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 128 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 127 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 49 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Clifton East has an estimated population of 16,487 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), more households without a car (35%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clifton East average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Clifton East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Clifton East a safe place to live?
Clifton East recorded 137.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 568th 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 Clifton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 788 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (355).
Is crime in Clifton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton East was up 9% on the year before: 2,262 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,070 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clifton East?
About 16,487 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clifton East?
Clifton East 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.