Crime in Calverton: statistics, rates and trends
573 crimes were recorded in Calverton in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Calverton at a glance
- Crime trends in Calverton
- Types of crime in Calverton
- Calverton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Calverton
- Streets with the most crime in Calverton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Calverton
- Demographics of Calverton
- Questions about crime in Calverton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (273), anti-social behaviour (79) and criminal damage and arson (62) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 734th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Calverton | Gedling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 573 | 8,303 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.3 | 69.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,923 | 120,179 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Calverton peaked in the year to August 2023 (662 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (428). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 573 | 72.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 558 | 70.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 554 | 69.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 662 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 579 | 73.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 550 | 69.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 564 | 71.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 497 | 62.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 428 | 54.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
Compared with England and Wales, Calverton recorded notably more other crime (79% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (51% below) and anti-social behaviour (35% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 22 to 30 and public order rose from 27 to 35, while other theft fell from 32 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 273 | 34.5 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 10.0 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Public order | 35 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.8 | 2.1 | +36% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Calverton; the highest is Nottingham (160.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ravenshead (28.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calverton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 2,986 | 75.8 | +5% |
| Ravenshead | 165 | 28.2 | -61% |
| Carlton (Gedling) | 3,259 | 62.0 | -14% |
| Hucknall | 3,609 | 94.7 | +31% |
| Rainworth | 764 | 90.6 | +25% |
| Nottingham | 49,024 | 160.3 | +122% |
| Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) | 240 | 41.3 | -43% |
| Radcliffe on Trent | 431 | 60.7 | -16% |
Calverton is the one area listed within Calverton, with 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calverton | Neighbourhood | 7,923 | 573 | 72.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Calverton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 96 |
| On or near Sherbrooke Close | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Forest Road | 34 |
| On or near North Green | 23 |
| On or near James Drive | 16 |
| On or near Labray Road | 15 |
| On or near Flatts Lane | 14 |
| On or near Newman Road | 14 |
Of the 494 crimes in Calverton with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 79 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 47.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 130 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Calverton has an estimated population of 7,923 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Calverton average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Calverton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Calverton a safe place to live?
Calverton recorded 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 734th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Calverton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 273 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Calverton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calverton was up 3% on the year before: 573 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 558 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Calverton?
About 7,923 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Calverton?
Calverton 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.