Crime in Dales: statistics, rates and trends
2,175 crimes were recorded in Dales in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
2,175 crimes were recorded in Dales in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 790 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dales has the 737th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dales | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,175 | 51,573 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.4 | 155.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,210 | 331,077 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dales was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,722 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,175). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 2,175 | 126.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,193 | 127.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,331 | 135.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,402 | 139.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,466 | 143.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,722 | 158.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,626 | 152.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,419 | 140.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,451 | 142.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 182 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dales 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+54%) and other crime (+43%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-36%) and drugs (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 790 | 45.9 | 1.34 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 305 | 17.7 | 1.16 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 185 | 10.7 | 1.59 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 174 | 10.1 | 1.22 | -27% |
| Other theft | 136 | 7.9 | 1.24 | +26% |
| Public order | 135 | 7.8 | 1.18 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 128 | 7.4 | 1.51 | +54% |
| Drugs | 91 | 5.3 | 1.62 | -32% |
| Other crime | 83 | 4.8 | 2.28 | +43% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -8% |
| Robbery | 33 | 1.9 | 1.42 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.5 | 1.50 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.0 | 0.62 | +64% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.0 | 1.20 | +55% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dales
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dales recorded 790 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dales
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dales recorded 305 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dales
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dales recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dales
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dales recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dales
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dales recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dales
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dales recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dales
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dales recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dales
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dales recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dales
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dales recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dales
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dales recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dales
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dales recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dales
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dales recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dales
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dales recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dales
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dales recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dales, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dales.
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 Dales over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 145 |
| On or near Eyre Street | 75 |
| On or near Daleside Road | 62 |
| On or near Marham Close | 53 |
| On or near Ashdale Road | 51 |
| On or near Westwood Road | 51 |
| On or near Poulton Drive | 50 |
| On or near Castle Street | 45 |
| On or near Shelford Rise | 45 |
| On or near Lees Hill Street | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dales 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 765 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 596 | 27.4% |
| Not recorded | 305 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 206 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 56 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Dales has an estimated population of 17,210. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dales sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dales |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% |
| Private rented homes | 29.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.9% |
Is Dales a safe place to live?
Dales recorded 126.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Dales?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 790 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (305).
Is crime in Dales going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dales was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,175 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,193 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dales?
Dales 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 Dales. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.