Crime in Sherwood, Nottingham: statistics, rates and trends
2,107 crimes were recorded in Sherwood, Nottingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sherwood, Nottingham
- Questions about crime in Sherwood, Nottingham
- About this data
2,107 crimes were recorded in Sherwood, Nottingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 720 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sherwood, Nottingham has the 591st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sherwood, Nottingham | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,107 | 51,573 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.3 | 155.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,575 | 331,077 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sherwood, Nottingham was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,560 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,992). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 2,107 | 135.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,992 | 127.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,209 | 141.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,560 | 164.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,142 | 137.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,336 | 150.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,124 | 136.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,145 | 137.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,308 | 148.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 167 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sherwood, 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+96%) and robbery (+70%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-27%) and anti-social behaviour (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 720 | 46.2 | 1.35 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 345 | 22.2 | 2.67 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 271 | 17.4 | 1.13 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 175 | 11.2 | 1.66 | +9% |
| Other theft | 106 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +15% |
| Other crime | 100 | 6.4 | 3.04 | +96% |
| Public order | 99 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -15% |
| Drugs | 78 | 5.0 | 1.53 | +13% |
| Burglary | 67 | 4.3 | 1.22 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 3.7 | 0.76 | -27% |
| Robbery | 34 | 2.2 | 1.62 | +70% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.5 | 1.59 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.3 | 1.56 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.6 | 0.38 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sherwood, Nottingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 720 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sherwood, Nottingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sherwood, Nottingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sherwood, Nottingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sherwood, Nottingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sherwood, Nottingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 96% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sherwood, Nottingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sherwood, Nottingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 78 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 13% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sherwood, Nottingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sherwood, Nottingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sherwood, Nottingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sherwood, Nottingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sherwood, Nottingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sherwood, Nottingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sherwood, Nottingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sherwood, Nottingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sherwood, Nottingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berridge | 2,320 | 128.9 | -5% |
| Mapperley | 1,770 | 108.9 | -19% |
| Bestwood | 2,221 | 126.5 | -7% |
| Basford | 1,891 | 114.0 | -16% |
| Hyson Green & Arboretum | 4,962 | 204.2 | +51% |
| St. Ann's | 5,497 | 246.0 | +82% |
| Bulwell Forest | 1,437 | 104.0 | -23% |
| Radford | 2,477 | 131.0 | -3% |
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 Sherwood, Nottingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 195 |
| On or near Prison | 159 |
| On or near Spondon Street | 154 |
| On or near New Street | 145 |
| On or near Embley Road | 119 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 87 |
| On or near Longdale Road | 82 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 56 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Pump Works Close | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sherwood, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 621 | 29.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 539 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 271 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 207 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 158 | 7.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 71 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 63 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% |
Sherwood, Nottingham has an estimated population of 15,575. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sherwood, Nottingham sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sherwood, Nottingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% |
| Private rented homes | 25.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.3% |
Is Sherwood, Nottingham a safe place to live?
Sherwood, Nottingham recorded 135.3 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 Sherwood, Nottingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 720 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (345).
Is crime in Sherwood, Nottingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sherwood, Nottingham was up 6% on the year before: 2,107 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,992 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sherwood, Nottingham?
Sherwood, 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 Sherwood, Nottingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.