Crime in Hyson Green & Arboretum: statistics, rates and trends
5,087 crimes were recorded in Hyson Green & Arboretum in the 12 months to August 2026, 209.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hyson Green & Arboretum at a glance
- Crime trends in Hyson Green & Arboretum
- Types of crime in Hyson Green & Arboretum
- Hyson Green & Arboretum compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hyson Green & Arboretum
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hyson Green & Arboretum
- Demographics of Hyson Green & Arboretum
- Questions about crime in Hyson Green & Arboretum
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,558), anti-social behaviour (660) and other theft (406) made up 52% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 179th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hyson Green & Arboretum | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,087 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 209.3 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 24,301 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hyson Green & Arboretum peaked in the year to August 2021 (6,395 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (4,459). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,087 | 209.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,459 | 183.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,936 | 203.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,377 | 221.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,798 | 238.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 6,395 | 263.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 6,297 | 259.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,363 | 261.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 6,054 | 249.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 450 |
| July 2026 | 441 |
| June 2026 | 506 |
| May 2026 | 427 |
| April 2026 | 393 |
| March 2026 | 473 |
| February 2026 | 371 |
| January 2026 | 382 |
| December 2025 | 361 |
| November 2025 | 465 |
| October 2025 | 480 |
| September 2025 | 338 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hyson Green & Arboretum recorded notably more robbery (4.4 times the national rate), theft from the person (3.7 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (3.5 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 207 to 398 and theft from the person rose from 85 to 150, while anti-social behaviour fell from 815 to 660.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,558 | 64.1 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 660 | 27.2 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Other theft | 406 | 16.7 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 398 | 16.4 | 5.0 | +92% |
| Public order | 373 | 15.3 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 358 | 14.7 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 297 | 12.2 | 8.5 | +48% |
| Drugs | 260 | 10.7 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Burglary | 223 | 9.2 | 3.6 | +54% |
| Theft from the person | 150 | 6.2 | 1.7 | +76% |
| Robbery | 147 | 6.0 | 1.4 | +75% |
| Other crime | 123 | 5.1 | 2.1 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 82 | 3.4 | 1.0 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 52 | 2.1 | 0.8 | +37% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hyson Green & Arboretum; the highest is Castle, Nottingham (570.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Leen Valley (88.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hyson Green & Arboretum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 2,499 | 132.1 | -37% |
| Berridge | 2,354 | 130.7 | -38% |
| Castle | 5,744 | 570.7 | +173% |
| Leen Valley | 777 | 88.9 | -58% |
| St. Ann's | 5,522 | 247.1 | +18% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,975 | 136.4 | -35% |
| Mapperley | 1,766 | 108.7 | -48% |
| Meadows | 4,283 | 311.9 | +49% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Hyson Green & Arboretum over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (315).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 315 |
| On or near Parking Area | 181 |
| On or near Supermarket | 181 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 150 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 147 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 144 |
| On or near Arthur Street | 112 |
| On or near Lindley Terrace | 112 |
| On or near Weston Avenue | 107 |
| On or near Gedling Grove | 93 |
Of the 4,427 crimes in Hyson Green & Arboretum with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 660 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,712 | 38.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,478 | 33.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 417 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 325 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 169 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 113 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 82 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 45 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 44 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Hyson Green & Arboretum has an estimated population of 24,301 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (48.4%, against 7.9%), more private renting (50%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (7.5%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hyson Green & Arboretum average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hyson Green & Arboretum | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 35.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 49.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 37.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hyson Green & Arboretum a safe place to live?
Hyson Green & Arboretum recorded 209.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 179th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and theft from the person.
What is the most common crime in Hyson Green & Arboretum?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,558 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (660).
Is crime in Hyson Green & Arboretum going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hyson Green & Arboretum was up 14% on the year before: 5,087 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,459 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hyson Green & Arboretum?
About 24,301 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hyson Green & Arboretum?
Hyson Green & Arboretum 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.