Crime in Calverton: statistics, rates and trends
572 crimes were recorded in Calverton in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Calverton
- Questions about crime in Calverton
- About this data
572 crimes were recorded in Calverton in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 281 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Calverton has the 742nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Calverton | Gedling | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 572 | 8,221 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.2 | 68.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,923 | 120,179 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Calverton was highest in the year to July 2023 (675 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (424). Over the whole period it rose 35%, 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 | 572 | 72.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 560 | 70.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 548 | 69.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 675 | 85.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 573 | 72.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 538 | 67.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 569 | 71.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 484 | 61.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 424 | 53.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Calverton 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 public order (+44%) and anti-social behaviour (+29%). The largest falls were in drugs (-76%) and shoplifting (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 281 | 35.5 | 1.04 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 10.1 | 0.66 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 7.1 | 1.04 | -11% |
| Public order | 36 | 4.5 | 0.68 | +44% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.8 | 1.79 | +20% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.3 | 0.51 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.1 | 0.26 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.1 | 0.44 | +42% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -76% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.78 | -45% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 0.45 | +200% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -58% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Calverton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Calverton recorded 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 49.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Calverton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Calverton recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Calverton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Calverton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Calverton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Calverton recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Calverton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Calverton recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Calverton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Calverton recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Calverton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Calverton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Calverton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Calverton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Calverton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Calverton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Calverton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Calverton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Calverton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Calverton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Calverton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Calverton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Calverton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Calverton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Calverton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Calverton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Calverton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 2,937 | 74.5 | +3% |
| Ravenshead | 146 | 25.0 | -65% |
| Carlton (Gedling) | 3,211 | 61.1 | -15% |
| Hucknall | 3,578 | 93.9 | +30% |
| Rainworth | 754 | 89.4 | +24% |
| Nottingham | 48,561 | 158.8 | +120% |
| Southwell (Newark and Sherwood) | 237 | 40.8 | -43% |
| Radcliffe on Trent | 399 | 56.2 | -22% |
1 areas within Calverton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Calverton had the highest rate (72.2 per 1,000) and Calverton the lowest (72.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calverton | Neighbourhood | 7,923 | 572 | 72.2 |
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 Calverton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 103 |
| On or near Sherbrooke Close | 41 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Forest Road | 34 |
| On or near North Green | 21 |
| On or near James Drive | 15 |
| On or near Flatts Lane | 14 |
| On or near Newman Road | 13 |
| On or near Labray Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Calverton 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 | 233 | 40.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 129 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 80 | 14.0% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Calverton has an estimated population of 7,923. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Calverton sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Calverton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Calverton a safe place to live?
Calverton recorded 72.2 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 Calverton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Calverton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Calverton was up 2% on the year before: 572 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 560 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Calverton?
Calverton 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 Calverton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.