Crime in Dales: statistics, rates and trends
2,211 crimes were recorded in Dales in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (799), anti-social behaviour (298) and criminal damage and arson (197) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 704th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Dales | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,211 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.5 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 17,210 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dales peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,701 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,163). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,211 | 128.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,163 | 125.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,310 | 134.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,411 | 140.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,462 | 143.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,701 | 156.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,643 | 153.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,411 | 140.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,470 | 143.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 218 |
| July 2026 | 207 |
| June 2026 | 216 |
| May 2026 | 186 |
| April 2026 | 185 |
| March 2026 | 229 |
| February 2026 | 164 |
| January 2026 | 165 |
| December 2025 | 138 |
| November 2025 | 166 |
| October 2025 | 155 |
| September 2025 | 182 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dales recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (70% above the national rate) and robbery (62% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (27% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 84 to 128 and other theft rose from 103 to 148, while drugs fell from 129 to 89 and shoplifting fell from 228 to 162.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 799 | 46.4 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 298 | 17.3 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 197 | 11.4 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 162 | 9.4 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Other theft | 148 | 8.6 | 6.4 | +44% |
| Public order | 139 | 8.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 128 | 7.4 | 5.0 | +52% |
| Drugs | 89 | 5.2 | 3.3 | -31% |
| Other crime | 84 | 4.9 | 2.1 | +40% |
| Burglary | 60 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.2 | 1.4 | +41% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.6 | 1.0 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dales; the highest is Castle, Nottingham (570.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Mapperley (108.7).
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Dales over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (134).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 134 |
| On or near Eyre Street | 73 |
| On or near Daleside Road | 69 |
| On or near Marham Close | 56 |
| On or near Westwood Road | 56 |
| On or near Poulton Drive | 52 |
| On or near Ashdale Road | 51 |
| On or near St Christopher Street | 44 |
| On or near Lees Hill Street | 43 |
| On or near Castle Street | 42 |
Of the 1,913 crimes in Dales with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 298 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 774 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 628 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 195 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 89 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Dales has an estimated population of 17,210 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (39%, against 23%), more private renting (30%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dales average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dales | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dales a safe place to live?
Dales recorded 128.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 704th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Dales?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 799 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (298).
Is crime in Dales going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dales was up 2% on the year before: 2,211 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,163 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dales?
About 17,210 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dales?
Dales 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.