Crime in Sherwood, Nottingham: statistics, rates and trends
2,131 crimes were recorded in Sherwood, Nottingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sherwood, Nottingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Sherwood, Nottingham
- Types of crime in Sherwood, Nottingham
- Sherwood, Nottingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sherwood, Nottingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sherwood, Nottingham
- Demographics of Sherwood, Nottingham
- Questions about crime in Sherwood, Nottingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (733), shoplifting (356) and anti-social behaviour (256) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 577th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Sherwood, Nottingham | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,131 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.8 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 15,575 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sherwood, Nottingham peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,533 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,991). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,131 | 136.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,991 | 127.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,168 | 139.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,533 | 162.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,174 | 139.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,348 | 150.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,142 | 137.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,139 | 137.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,280 | 146.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 191 |
| July 2026 | 242 |
| June 2026 | 205 |
| May 2026 | 167 |
| April 2026 | 181 |
| March 2026 | 194 |
| February 2026 | 168 |
| January 2026 | 177 |
| December 2025 | 155 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 169 |
| September 2025 | 139 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sherwood, Nottingham recorded notably more other crime (3.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate) and robbery (79% above the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 55 to 104 and robbery rose from 21 to 38, while anti-social behaviour fell from 335 to 256.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 733 | 47.1 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 356 | 22.9 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 256 | 16.4 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 169 | 10.9 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 112 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Other crime | 104 | 6.7 | 2.1 | +89% |
| Public order | 100 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Drugs | 78 | 5.0 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Burglary | 71 | 4.6 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Robbery | 38 | 2.4 | 1.4 | +81% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sherwood, Nottingham; the highest is St. Ann's (247.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Bulwell Forest (106.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sherwood, Nottingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berridge | 2,354 | 130.7 | -4% |
| Mapperley | 1,766 | 108.7 | -21% |
| Bestwood | 2,261 | 128.8 | -6% |
| Basford | 1,868 | 112.6 | -18% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 5,087 | 209.3 | +53% |
| St. Ann's | 5,522 | 247.1 | +81% |
| Bulwell Forest | 1,466 | 106.1 | -22% |
| Radford | 2,499 | 132.1 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Sherwood, Nottingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (215).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 215 |
| On or near Prison | 162 |
| On or near Spondon Street | 149 |
| On or near New Street | 146 |
| On or near Embley Road | 110 |
| On or near Longdale Road | 91 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 89 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 57 |
| On or near Pump Works Close | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
Of the 1,875 crimes in Sherwood, Nottingham with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 256 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 633 | 33.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 578 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 211 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 142 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 85 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 75 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 60 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Sherwood, Nottingham has an estimated population of 15,575 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (33%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (42%, against 34%) and more private renting (25%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sherwood, Nottingham average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sherwood, Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sherwood, Nottingham a safe place to live?
Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 136.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 577th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Sherwood, Nottingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 733 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (356).
Is crime in Sherwood, Nottingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sherwood, Nottingham was up 7% on the year before: 2,131 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,991 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sherwood, Nottingham?
About 15,575 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sherwood, Nottingham?
Sherwood, 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.