Crime in Bingham: statistics, rates and trends
683 crimes were recorded in Bingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 34% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (239), anti-social behaviour (111) and criminal damage and arson (50) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 951st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bingham | Rushcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 683 | 6,970 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.2 | 55.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +34% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,347 | 126,736 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bingham of any year here (683 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 683 | 60.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 510 | 44.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 520 | 45.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 499 | 44.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 450 | 39.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 609 | 53.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 509 | 44.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 443 | 39.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 565 | 49.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (53% below) and vehicle crime (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 73 to 111 and burglary rose from 25 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 239 | 21.1 | 34.2 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 9.8 | 15.4 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Public order | 45 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +41% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +41% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +45% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.6 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bingham; the highest is Arnold (75.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Keyworth (38.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe on Trent | 431 | 60.7 | +1% |
| Cotgrave | 513 | 60.9 | +1% |
| Carlton (Gedling) | 3,259 | 62.0 | +3% |
| Edwalton | 315 | 51.0 | -15% |
| West Bridgford | 2,321 | 63.5 | +5% |
| Keyworth | 295 | 38.3 | -36% |
| Arnold | 2,986 | 75.8 | +26% |
| Calverton | 573 | 72.3 | +20% |
Of the 2 areas within Bingham, Bingham North had the highest crime rate (109.0 per 1,000) and Bingham South the lowest (44.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingham North | Neighbourhood | 2,734 | 298 | 109.0 |
| Bingham South | Neighbourhood | 8,613 | 385 | 44.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Bingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Union Street | 48 |
| On or near Carnarvon Close | 23 |
| On or near Squires Grove | 20 |
| On or near Derry Lane | 19 |
| On or near Dunsmore Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Kirkhill | 18 |
| On or near Banks Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Walkers Close | 15 |
| On or near Bishops Road | 12 |
Of the 572 crimes in Bingham with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 239 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 158 | 27.6% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 8.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Bingham has an estimated population of 11,347 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bingham average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bingham a safe place to live?
Bingham recorded 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 951st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 239 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (111).
Is crime in Bingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bingham was up 34% on the year before: 683 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 510 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bingham?
About 11,347 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bingham?
Bingham 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.