Crime in Bingham: statistics, rates and trends
686 crimes were recorded in Bingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Bingham
- Types of crime in Bingham
- Bingham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bingham
- Streets with the most crime in Bingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bingham
- Population and deprivation in Bingham
- Questions about crime in Bingham
- About this data
686 crimes were recorded in Bingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 35% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 241 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bingham has the 957th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bingham | Rushcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 686 | 6,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.5 | 54.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 11,347 | 126,736 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bingham was highest in the year to July 2026 (686 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (433). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 686 | 60.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 508 | 44.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 528 | 46.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 494 | 43.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 433 | 38.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 614 | 54.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 507 | 44.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 446 | 39.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 548 | 48.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bingham 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 other crime. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+57%) and drugs (+57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 21.2 | 0.62 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 100 | 8.8 | 0.57 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.5 | 0.66 | +9% |
| Public order | 49 | 4.3 | 0.65 | +53% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.9 | 0.47 | +57% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +21% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.4 | 0.97 | +22% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.9 | 0.89 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 2.9 | 0.59 | +22% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.6 | 1.25 | +58% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.18 | +86% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.54 | +150% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bingham recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 35.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bingham recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bingham recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bingham recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bingham recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bingham recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bingham recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bingham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bingham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bingham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bingham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bingham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bingham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bingham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bingham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe on Trent | 399 | 56.2 | -7% |
| Cotgrave | 532 | 63.2 | +5% |
| Carlton (Gedling) | 3,211 | 61.1 | +1% |
| Edwalton | 308 | 49.8 | -18% |
| West Bridgford | 2,300 | 62.9 | +4% |
| Keyworth | 278 | 36.1 | -40% |
| Arnold | 2,937 | 74.5 | +23% |
| Calverton | 572 | 72.2 | +19% |
2 areas within Bingham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bingham North had the highest rate (109.7 per 1,000) and Bingham South the lowest (44.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham North | Neighbourhood | 2,734 | 300 | 109.7 |
| Bingham South | Neighbourhood | 8,613 | 386 | 44.8 |
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 Bingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Union Street | 49 |
| On or near Carnarvon Close | 22 |
| On or near Squires Grove | 22 |
| On or near Derry Lane | 19 |
| On or near Dunsmore Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Kirkhill | 17 |
| On or near Banks Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Walkers Close | 15 |
| On or near Bishops Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bingham 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 | 232 | 33.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 100 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bingham has an estimated population of 11,347. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bingham sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Bingham a safe place to live?
Bingham recorded 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Bingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (100).
Is crime in Bingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bingham was up 35% on the year before: 686 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 508 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bingham?
Bingham 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 Bingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.