Crime in Arnold: statistics, rates and trends
2,986 crimes were recorded in Arnold in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (965), anti-social behaviour (592) and shoplifting (432) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 680th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Arnold | Gedling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,986 | 8,303 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.8 | 69.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 39,397 | 120,179 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Arnold peaked in the year to August 2020 (3,102 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (2,723). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,986 | 75.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,827 | 71.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,827 | 71.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,930 | 74.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,723 | 69.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,053 | 77.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,102 | 78.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,057 | 77.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,073 | 78.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 281 |
| July 2026 | 328 |
| June 2026 | 317 |
| May 2026 | 253 |
| April 2026 | 269 |
| March 2026 | 264 |
| February 2026 | 214 |
| January 2026 | 201 |
| December 2025 | 204 |
| November 2025 | 216 |
| October 2025 | 227 |
| September 2025 | 212 |
Compared with England and Wales, Arnold recorded notably more other crime (51% above the national rate) and shoplifting (30% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (51% below) and other theft (50% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 70 to 126 and robbery rose from 28 to 49, while drugs fell from 124 to 85.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 965 | 24.5 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 592 | 15.0 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 432 | 11.0 | 8.5 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 210 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Public order | 163 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 128 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Other crime | 126 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +80% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 2.4 | 5.0 | +57% |
| Drugs | 85 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -31% |
| Burglary | 73 | 1.9 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Robbery | 49 | 1.2 | 1.4 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 0.9 | 1.0 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Arnold; the highest is Nottingham (160.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ravenshead (28.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arnold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton (Gedling) | 3,259 | 62.0 | -18% |
| Nottingham | 49,024 | 160.3 | +111% |
| Calverton | 573 | 72.3 | -5% |
| Hucknall | 3,609 | 94.7 | +25% |
| Nuthall and Watnall | 639 | 61.1 | -19% |
| West Bridgford | 2,321 | 63.5 | -16% |
| Radcliffe on Trent | 431 | 60.7 | -20% |
| Ravenshead | 165 | 28.2 | -63% |
Of the 7 areas within Arnold, Ernehale had the highest crime rate (149.9 per 1,000) and Dumbles the lowest (31.3), 5 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernehale | Neighbourhood | 6,410 | 961 | 149.9 |
| Daybrook | Neighbourhood | 6,714 | 806 | 120.0 |
| Coppice | Neighbourhood | 3,859 | 219 | 56.8 |
| Redhill | Neighbourhood | 5,995 | 287 | 47.9 |
| Woodthorpe | Neighbourhood | 6,913 | 318 | 46.0 |
| Plains | Neighbourhood | 7,401 | 248 | 33.5 |
| Dumbles | Neighbourhood | 4,404 | 138 | 31.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Arnold over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (484).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 484 |
| On or near Supermarket | 140 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 98 |
| On or near Longdale Road | 91 |
| On or near Hallam'S Lane | 84 |
| On or near Nottingham Road | 55 |
| On or near Oxengate | 55 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 53 |
| On or near Woodland Grove | 40 |
| On or near Boyd Close | 38 |
Of the 2,394 crimes in Arnold with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 592 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 861 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 782 | 32.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 203 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 141 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 113 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 74 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 31 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Arnold has an estimated population of 39,397 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Arnold average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Arnold | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Arnold a safe place to live?
Arnold recorded 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 680th of the 1,390 towns 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 Arnold?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 965 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (592).
Is crime in Arnold going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arnold was up 6% on the year before: 2,986 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,827 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Arnold?
About 39,397 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Arnold?
Arnold 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.