Crime in Meadows: statistics, rates and trends
4,283 crimes were recorded in Meadows in the 12 months to August 2026, 311.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,154), shoplifting (729) and anti-social behaviour (721) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 60th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Meadows | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,283 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 311.9 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 13,731 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Meadows peaked in the year to August 2019 (4,978 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,555). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,283 | 311.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,005 | 291.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,889 | 283.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,806 | 277.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,839 | 279.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,555 | 258.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,435 | 323.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,978 | 362.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,543 | 330.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 370 |
| July 2026 | 375 |
| June 2026 | 387 |
| May 2026 | 334 |
| April 2026 | 398 |
| March 2026 | 401 |
| February 2026 | 358 |
| January 2026 | 310 |
| December 2025 | 352 |
| November 2025 | 341 |
| October 2025 | 305 |
| September 2025 | 352 |
Compared with England and Wales, Meadows recorded notably more robbery (7.5 times the national rate), shoplifting (6.3 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (5.7 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 82 to 141 and vehicle crime rose from 65 to 106, while anti-social behaviour fell from 869 to 721.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,154 | 84.0 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 729 | 53.1 | 8.5 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 721 | 52.5 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Public order | 345 | 25.1 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Other theft | 320 | 23.3 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 249 | 18.1 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Drugs | 154 | 11.2 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Robbery | 141 | 10.3 | 1.4 | +72% |
| Burglary | 109 | 7.9 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 7.7 | 5.0 | +63% |
| Theft from the person | 84 | 6.1 | 1.7 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 65 | 4.7 | 0.8 | +27% |
| Other crime | 54 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 52 | 3.8 | 1.0 | -2% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Meadows; the highest is Castle, Nottingham (570.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Clifton West (73.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Meadows |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | 5,744 | 570.7 | +83% |
| St. Ann's | 5,522 | 247.1 | -21% |
| Dales | 2,211 | 128.5 | -59% |
| Radford | 2,499 | 132.1 | -58% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,975 | 136.4 | -56% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | -33% |
| Mapperley | 1,766 | 108.7 | -65% |
| Clifton West | 853 | 73.3 | -77% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Meadows over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (410).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 410 |
| On or near Angel Row | 375 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 352 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 271 |
| On or near Carrington Street | 223 |
| On or near Parking Area | 201 |
| On or near Wheeler Gate | 193 |
| On or near Nottingham | 167 |
| On or near Supermarket | 153 |
| On or near St James'S Street | 118 |
Of the 3,562 crimes in Meadows with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 721 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,533 | 43.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 973 | 27.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 314 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 256 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 165 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 158 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 78 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 30 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Meadows has an estimated population of 13,731 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (23.3%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (48%, against 23%) and more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Meadows average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Meadows | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 23.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 48.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Meadows a safe place to live?
Meadows recorded 311.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 60th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Meadows?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,154 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (729).
Is crime in Meadows going up or down?
Recorded crime in Meadows was up 7% on the year before: 4,283 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,005 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Meadows?
About 13,731 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Meadows?
Meadows 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.