Crime in Clifton West: statistics, rates and trends
882 crimes were recorded in Clifton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clifton West at a glance
- Crime trends in Clifton West
- Types of crime in Clifton West
- Clifton West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clifton West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clifton West
- Population and deprivation in Clifton West
- Questions about crime in Clifton West
- About this data
882 crimes were recorded in Clifton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 250 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clifton West has the 1,996th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clifton West | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 882 | 51,573 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.8 | 155.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,642 | 331,077 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clifton West was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,192 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (882). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 882 | 75.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 902 | 77.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,080 | 92.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,192 | 102.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,092 | 93.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,064 | 91.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,092 | 93.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,153 | 99.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,038 | 89.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clifton West 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 shoplifting, other crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+125%) and other crime (+92%). The largest falls were in public order (-31%) and drugs (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 21.5 | 0.63 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 11.3 | 1.37 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 8.6 | 0.56 | -16% |
| Other theft | 72 | 6.2 | 0.97 | +125% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.6 | 0.92 | +20% |
| Other crime | 50 | 4.3 | 2.03 | +92% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -31% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.6 | 1.02 | +27% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.1 | 0.66 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.5 | 1.88 | +0% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.2 | 0.89 | +180% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +57% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clifton West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clifton West recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clifton West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clifton West recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clifton West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clifton West recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clifton West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clifton West recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clifton West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clifton West recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clifton West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clifton West recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clifton West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clifton West recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clifton West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clifton West recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clifton West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clifton West recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clifton West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clifton West recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clifton West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clifton West recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clifton West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clifton West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clifton West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clifton West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clifton West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clifton West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clifton West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clifton West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clifton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton East | 2,265 | 137.4 | +81% |
| Meadows | 4,216 | 307.0 | +305% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,873 | 131.7 | +74% |
| Castle | 5,759 | 572.2 | +655% |
| Radford | 2,477 | 131.0 | +73% |
| Wollaton West | 1,063 | 69.2 | -9% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 4,962 | 204.2 | +170% |
| St. Ann's | 5,497 | 246.0 | +225% |
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 Clifton West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 155 |
| On or near Dalehead Road | 48 |
| On or near Grasby Walk | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Varney Road | 28 |
| On or near Pinfold Lane | 20 |
| On or near Morgan Mews | 17 |
| On or near Thymus Walk | 16 |
| On or near Kipling Close | 15 |
| On or near Sherrington Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clifton West 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 | 314 | 35.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 248 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 100 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Clifton West has an estimated population of 11,642. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clifton West sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clifton West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.5% |
Is Clifton West a safe place to live?
Clifton West recorded 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Clifton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (132).
Is crime in Clifton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton West was down 2% on the year before: 882 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 902 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clifton West?
Clifton West 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 Clifton West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.