Crime in St. Ann's: statistics, rates and trends
5,522 crimes were recorded in St. Ann's in the 12 months to August 2026, 247.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St. Ann's at a glance
- Crime trends in St. Ann's
- Types of crime in St. Ann's
- St. Ann's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St. Ann's
- What happened after crimes were reported in St. Ann's
- Demographics of St. Ann's
- Questions about crime in St. Ann's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,532), shoplifting (1,050) and anti-social behaviour (756) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 125th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St. Ann's | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,522 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 247.1 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 22,347 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St. Ann's peaked in the year to August 2019 (6,720 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (4,641). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,522 | 247.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,104 | 228.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,053 | 226.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,699 | 210.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,371 | 240.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,641 | 207.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,773 | 258.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,720 | 300.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 6,197 | 277.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 412 |
| July 2026 | 438 |
| June 2026 | 471 |
| May 2026 | 474 |
| April 2026 | 506 |
| March 2026 | 499 |
| February 2026 | 445 |
| January 2026 | 478 |
| December 2025 | 435 |
| November 2025 | 431 |
| October 2025 | 456 |
| September 2025 | 477 |
Compared with England and Wales, St. Ann's recorded notably more shoplifting (5.6 times the national rate), robbery (5.0 times the national rate) and drugs (3.3 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 77 to 152 and vehicle crime rose from 184 to 229, while anti-social behaviour fell from 899 to 756.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,532 | 68.6 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 1,050 | 47.0 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 756 | 33.8 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Other theft | 388 | 17.4 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 361 | 16.2 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Public order | 360 | 16.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Drugs | 244 | 10.9 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 229 | 10.2 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Robbery | 152 | 6.8 | 1.4 | +97% |
| Burglary | 139 | 6.2 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Other crime | 108 | 4.8 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Theft from the person | 87 | 3.9 | 1.7 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 71 | 3.2 | 1.0 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 45 | 2.0 | 0.8 | -6% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St. Ann's; the highest is Castle, Nottingham (570.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Mapperley (108.7).
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in St. Ann's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (795).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 795 |
| On or near Parking Area | 413 |
| On or near Cairns Street | 216 |
| On or near Clare Street | 205 |
| On or near Nightclub | 180 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 166 |
| On or near Trinity Square | 153 |
| On or near Milton Street | 142 |
| On or near Livingstone Road | 127 |
| On or near Forman Street | 115 |
Of the 4,766 crimes in St. Ann's with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 756 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,693 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,505 | 31.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 462 | 9.7% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 402 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 210 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 167 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 143 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 59 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 53 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 39 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 25 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
St. Ann's has an estimated population of 22,347 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (34.3%, against 7.9%), more social housing (42%, against 17%) and more households without a car (54%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St. Ann's average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St. Ann's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 34.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 54.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 27.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St. Ann's a safe place to live?
St. Ann's recorded 247.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 125th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in St. Ann's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,532 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,050).
Is crime in St. Ann's going up or down?
Recorded crime in St. Ann's was up 8% on the year before: 5,522 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,104 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St. Ann's?
About 22,347 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St. Ann's?
St. Ann's 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.