Crime in Clifton West: statistics, rates and trends
853 crimes were recorded in Clifton West in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Clifton West
- Questions about crime in Clifton West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (237), shoplifting (127) and anti-social behaviour (92) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,089th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Clifton West | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 853 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.3 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 11,642 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Clifton West of any year here (853 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 853 | 73.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 884 | 75.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,087 | 93.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,205 | 103.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,101 | 94.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,062 | 91.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,077 | 92.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,152 | 99.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,069 | 91.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 64 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clifton West recorded notably more other crime (91% above the national rate) and shoplifting (29% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (49% below) and violence and sexual offences (41% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 36 to 70 and other crime rose from 28 to 47, while public order fell from 66 to 52 and violence and sexual offences fell from 298 to 237.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 237 | 20.4 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 127 | 10.9 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 7.9 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Other theft | 70 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.0 | 2.1 | +68% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clifton West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton East | 2,262 | 137.2 | +87% |
| Meadows | 4,283 | 311.9 | +326% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,975 | 136.4 | +86% |
| Castle | 5,744 | 570.7 | +679% |
| Radford | 2,499 | 132.1 | +80% |
| Wollaton West | 1,092 | 71.1 | -3% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | +186% |
| St. Ann's | 5,522 | 247.1 | +237% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Clifton West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (151).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 151 |
| On or near Dalehead Road | 44 |
| On or near Grasby Walk | 30 |
| On or near Varney Road | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Sturgeon Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Chalfield Close | 17 |
| On or near Pinfold Lane | 17 |
| On or near Sherrington Close | 17 |
| On or near Morgan Mews | 16 |
Of the 761 crimes in Clifton West with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 92 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 310 | 40.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 244 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Clifton West has an estimated population of 11,642 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (19.4%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clifton West average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Clifton West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 19.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Clifton West a safe place to live?
Clifton West recorded 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,089th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Clifton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 237 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (127).
Is crime in Clifton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton West was down 4% on the year before: 853 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 884 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clifton West?
About 11,642 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clifton West?
Clifton West 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.