Crime in Radford, Nottingham: statistics, rates and trends
2,477 crimes were recorded in Radford, Nottingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Radford, Nottingham
- Questions about crime in Radford, Nottingham
- About this data
2,477 crimes were recorded in Radford, Nottingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 678 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Radford, Nottingham has the 670th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Radford, Nottingham | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,477 | 51,573 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.0 | 155.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 18,915 | 331,077 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Radford, Nottingham was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,547 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,947). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 2,477 | 131.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,947 | 102.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,025 | 107.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,171 | 114.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,486 | 131.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,547 | 187.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,077 | 162.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,726 | 144.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,461 | 130.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 138 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Radford, Nottingham 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in robbery (+150%) and shoplifting (+136%). The largest falls were in public order (-18%) and possession of weapons (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 678 | 35.8 | 1.05 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 350 | 18.5 | 2.23 | +136% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 348 | 18.4 | 1.20 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 232 | 12.3 | 2.49 | +66% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 188 | 9.9 | 1.47 | +13% |
| Other theft | 171 | 9.0 | 1.41 | +14% |
| Burglary | 110 | 5.8 | 1.64 | +4% |
| Public order | 107 | 5.7 | 0.85 | -18% |
| Drugs | 94 | 5.0 | 1.52 | +21% |
| Robbery | 80 | 4.2 | 3.13 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 1.7 | 2.12 | +14% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.7 | 0.83 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.6 | 1.63 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 1.2 | 0.72 | -12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Radford, Nottingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Radford, Nottingham recorded 678 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Radford, Nottingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Radford, Nottingham recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 136% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Radford, Nottingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Radford, Nottingham recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Radford, Nottingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Radford, Nottingham recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Radford, Nottingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Radford, Nottingham recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Radford, Nottingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Radford, Nottingham recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Radford, Nottingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Radford, Nottingham recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Radford, Nottingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Radford, Nottingham recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Radford, Nottingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Radford, Nottingham recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Radford, Nottingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Radford, Nottingham recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Radford, Nottingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Radford, Nottingham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Radford, Nottingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Radford, Nottingham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Radford, Nottingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Radford, Nottingham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Radford, Nottingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Radford, Nottingham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Radford, Nottingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Radford, Nottingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Radford, Nottingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 4,962 | 204.2 | +56% |
| Lenton & Wollaton East | 2,873 | 131.7 | +1% |
| Castle | 5,759 | 572.2 | +337% |
| Leen Valley | 778 | 89.0 | -32% |
| Berridge | 2,320 | 128.9 | -2% |
| Meadows | 4,216 | 307.0 | +134% |
| St. Ann's | 5,497 | 246.0 | +88% |
| Wollaton West | 1,063 | 69.2 | -47% |
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 Radford, Nottingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Redoubt Street | 223 |
| On or near Ilkeston Road | 158 |
| On or near Highurst Street | 134 |
| On or near Argyle Street | 93 |
| On or near Byfield Close | 87 |
| On or near Radford Grove Lane | 57 |
| On or near Parking Area | 55 |
| On or near Leroy Wallace Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Denison Street | 52 |
| On or near St Helen'S Street | 49 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Radford, Nottingham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 879 | 35.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 684 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 348 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 159 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 78 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Radford, Nottingham has an estimated population of 18,915. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Radford, Nottingham sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Radford, Nottingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 88.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 13.7% |
| Social rented homes | 33.3% |
| Private rented homes | 52.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.2% |
Is Radford, Nottingham a safe place to live?
Radford, Nottingham recorded 131.0 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 Radford, Nottingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 678 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (350).
Is crime in Radford, Nottingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Radford, Nottingham was up 27% on the year before: 2,477 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,947 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Radford, Nottingham?
Radford, Nottingham 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 Radford, Nottingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.