Crime in Clifton (Nottingham): statistics, rates and trends
2,408 crimes were recorded in Clifton (Nottingham) in the 12 months to August 2026, 118.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Clifton (Nottingham) at a glance
- Crime trends in Clifton (Nottingham)
- Types of crime in Clifton (Nottingham)
- Clifton (Nottingham) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Clifton (Nottingham)
- Streets with the most crime in Clifton (Nottingham)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clifton (Nottingham)
- Demographics of Clifton (Nottingham)
- Questions about crime in Clifton (Nottingham)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (840), anti-social behaviour (370) and shoplifting (261) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 188th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Clifton (Nottingham) | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,408 | 52,029 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.4 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 20,342 | 331,077 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clifton (Nottingham) peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,915 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,291). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,408 | 118.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,291 | 112.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,566 | 126.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,915 | 143.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,646 | 130.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,732 | 134.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,608 | 128.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,702 | 132.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,410 | 118.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 189 |
| July 2026 | 228 |
| June 2026 | 227 |
| May 2026 | 185 |
| April 2026 | 169 |
| March 2026 | 199 |
| February 2026 | 190 |
| January 2026 | 182 |
| December 2025 | 173 |
| November 2025 | 218 |
| October 2025 | 255 |
| September 2025 | 193 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clifton (Nottingham) recorded notably more other crime (2.2 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.0 times the national rate) and robbery (81% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (24% below) and vehicle crime (23% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 36 to 50 and anti-social behaviour rose from 315 to 370.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 840 | 41.3 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 370 | 18.2 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 261 | 12.8 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 233 | 11.5 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Public order | 176 | 8.7 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 100 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Other crime | 96 | 4.7 | 2.1 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Drugs | 68 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Burglary | 67 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Robbery | 50 | 2.5 | 1.4 | +39% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 2.0 | 1.0 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Clifton (Nottingham); the highest is Nottingham (160.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Keyworth (38.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clifton (Nottingham) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddington | 477 | 54.6 | -54% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,569 | 85.3 | -28% |
| West Bridgford | 2,321 | 63.5 | -46% |
| Edwalton | 315 | 51.0 | -57% |
| Stapleford | 1,287 | 81.2 | -31% |
| Long Eaton | 3,869 | 99.6 | -16% |
| Keyworth | 295 | 38.3 | -68% |
| Nottingham | 49,024 | 160.3 | +35% |
Of the 2 areas within Clifton (Nottingham), Clifton East had the highest crime rate (137.2 per 1,000) and Clifton West the lowest (73.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton East | Neighbourhood | 16,487 | 2,262 | 137.2 |
| Clifton West | Neighbourhood | 11,642 | 853 | 73.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Clifton (Nottingham) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (266).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 266 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 199 |
| On or near Green Lane | 90 |
| On or near Wayne Close | 55 |
| On or near Dartmoor Close | 45 |
| On or near Maypole | 45 |
| On or near Meadowvale Crescent | 43 |
| On or near Oldbury Close | 40 |
| On or near Tintagel Green | 39 |
| On or near Twyford Gardens | 36 |
Of the 2,038 crimes in Clifton (Nottingham) with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 370 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 815 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 551 | 27.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 206 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 139 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 130 | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 59 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Clifton (Nottingham) has an estimated population of 20,342 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.6%, against 7.9%), more social housing (30%, against 17%) and more households without a car (36%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clifton (Nottingham) average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Clifton (Nottingham) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Clifton (Nottingham) a safe place to live?
Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 118.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 188th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Clifton (Nottingham)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 840 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (370).
Is crime in Clifton (Nottingham) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton (Nottingham) was up 5% on the year before: 2,408 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,291 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clifton (Nottingham)?
About 20,342 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clifton (Nottingham)?
Clifton (Nottingham) 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.