Crime in Mapperley: statistics, rates and trends
1,770 crimes were recorded in Mapperley in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mapperley at a glance
- Crime trends in Mapperley
- Types of crime in Mapperley
- Mapperley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mapperley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mapperley
- Population and deprivation in Mapperley
- Questions about crime in Mapperley
- About this data
1,770 crimes were recorded in Mapperley in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 749 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mapperley has the 1,033rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mapperley | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,770 | 51,573 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.9 | 155.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 16,251 | 331,077 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mapperley was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,207 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,581). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 1,770 | 108.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,581 | 97.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,640 | 100.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,737 | 106.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,614 | 99.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,994 | 122.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,122 | 130.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,979 | 121.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,207 | 135.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 183 |
| June 2026 | 172 |
| May 2026 | 162 |
| April 2026 | 170 |
| March 2026 | 165 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 133 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
| August 2025 | 134 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mapperley 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 (+51%) and other crime (+49%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-20%) and burglary (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 749 | 46.1 | 1.35 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 215 | 13.2 | 0.86 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 176 | 10.8 | 1.60 | +22% |
| Public order | 129 | 7.9 | 1.19 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 6.5 | 1.32 | +51% |
| Other theft | 97 | 6.0 | 0.93 | +3% |
| Drugs | 80 | 4.9 | 1.51 | +27% |
| Other crime | 61 | 3.8 | 1.78 | +49% |
| Burglary | 44 | 2.7 | 0.77 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +8% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.7 | 1.23 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.2 | 1.27 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.7 | 0.90 | +71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mapperley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mapperley recorded 749 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 42.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mapperley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mapperley recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mapperley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mapperley recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mapperley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mapperley recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mapperley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mapperley recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mapperley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mapperley recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mapperley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mapperley recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mapperley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mapperley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mapperley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mapperley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mapperley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mapperley recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mapperley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mapperley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mapperley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mapperley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Mapperley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Mapperley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mapperley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mapperley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mapperley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mapperley.
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 Mapperley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Woodborough Road | 78 |
| On or near Corby Road | 68 |
| On or near Villa Road | 58 |
| On or near Brentcliffe Avenue | 53 |
| On or near A60 | 45 |
| On or near Gorsey Road | 44 |
| On or near Mapperley Crescent | 41 |
| On or near St Ann'S Hill | 37 |
| On or near Mapperley Park Drive | 33 |
| On or near Zulla Road | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mapperley 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 | 664 | 37.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 447 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 215 | 12.1% |
| Under investigation | 176 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 47 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Mapperley has an estimated population of 16,251. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mapperley sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mapperley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.2% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% |
| Private rented homes | 33.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.2% |
Is Mapperley a safe place to live?
Mapperley recorded 108.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Mapperley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 749 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (215).
Is crime in Mapperley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mapperley was up 12% on the year before: 1,770 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,581 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mapperley?
Mapperley 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 Mapperley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.