Crime in Radford, Nottingham: statistics, rates and trends
2,499 crimes were recorded in Radford, Nottingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Radford, Nottingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Radford, Nottingham
- Types of crime in Radford, Nottingham
- Radford, Nottingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Radford, Nottingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Radford, Nottingham
- Demographics of Radford, Nottingham
- Questions about crime in Radford, Nottingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (671), shoplifting (362) and anti-social behaviour (348) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 639th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Radford, Nottingham | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,499 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.1 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 18,915 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Radford, Nottingham peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,513 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,935). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,499 | 132.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,935 | 102.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,025 | 107.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,099 | 111.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,488 | 131.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,513 | 185.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,132 | 165.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,736 | 144.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,482 | 131.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 160 |
| July 2026 | 249 |
| June 2026 | 180 |
| May 2026 | 223 |
| April 2026 | 205 |
| March 2026 | 239 |
| February 2026 | 182 |
| January 2026 | 224 |
| December 2025 | 195 |
| November 2025 | 250 |
| October 2025 | 219 |
| September 2025 | 173 |
Compared with England and Wales, Radford, Nottingham recorded notably more robbery (3.1 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (28% below) and other crime (22% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 33 to 81 and shoplifting rose from 151 to 362.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 671 | 35.5 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 362 | 19.1 | 8.5 | +140% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 348 | 18.4 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 235 | 12.4 | 5.0 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 186 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 171 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Burglary | 114 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +15% |
| Public order | 114 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Drugs | 101 | 5.3 | 3.3 | +44% |
| Robbery | 81 | 4.3 | 1.4 | +145% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 1.7 | 0.8 | +14% |
| Other crime | 31 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.6 | 1.0 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 1.2 | 1.7 | -12% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Radford, Nottingham; the highest is Castle, Nottingham (570.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Wollaton West (71.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Radford, Nottingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | +58% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,975 | 136.4 | +3% |
| Castle | 5,744 | 570.7 | +332% |
| Leen Valley | 777 | 88.9 | -33% |
| Berridge | 2,354 | 130.7 | -1% |
| Meadows | 4,283 | 311.9 | +136% |
| St. Ann's | 5,522 | 247.1 | +87% |
| Wollaton West | 1,092 | 71.1 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Radford, Nottingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Redoubt Street” (224).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Redoubt Street | 224 |
| On or near Ilkeston Road | 170 |
| On or near Highurst Street | 133 |
| On or near Byfield Close | 90 |
| On or near Argyle Street | 89 |
| On or near Radford Grove Lane | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 55 |
| On or near Leroy Wallace Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Wragby Road | 51 |
Of the 2,151 crimes in Radford, Nottingham with a recorded outcome, 42% 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 348 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 909 | 42.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 681 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 179 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 156 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 88 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Radford, Nottingham has an estimated population of 18,915 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (67.7%, against 7.9%), more private renting (53%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (7.8%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Radford, Nottingham average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Radford, Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 26.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 2.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 67.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 52.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 13.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 52.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Radford, Nottingham a safe place to live?
Radford, Nottingham recorded 132.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 639th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Radford, Nottingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 671 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (362).
Is crime in Radford, Nottingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Radford, Nottingham was up 29% on the year before: 2,499 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,935 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Radford, Nottingham?
About 18,915 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 2.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Radford, Nottingham?
Radford, Nottingham 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.