Crime in Clifton (Nottingham): statistics, rates and trends
2,422 crimes were recorded in Clifton (Nottingham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Clifton (Nottingham)
- Questions about crime in Clifton (Nottingham)
- About this data
2,422 crimes were recorded in Clifton (Nottingham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 119.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 829 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Clifton (Nottingham) has the 185th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clifton (Nottingham) | Nottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,422 | 51,573 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.1 | 155.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 20,342 | 331,077 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clifton (Nottingham) was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,908 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,344). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 2,422 | 119.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,344 | 115.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,539 | 124.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,908 | 143.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,643 | 129.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,751 | 135.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,591 | 127.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,722 | 133.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,350 | 115.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 203 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clifton (Nottingham) 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in robbery (+63%) and other crime (+18%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 829 | 40.8 | 1.19 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 381 | 18.7 | 1.22 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 269 | 13.2 | 1.60 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 234 | 11.5 | 1.70 | +7% |
| Public order | 174 | 8.6 | 1.29 | -5% |
| Other theft | 98 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -8% |
| Other crime | 97 | 4.8 | 2.26 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 4.1 | 0.84 | +6% |
| Burglary | 69 | 3.4 | 0.96 | +17% |
| Drugs | 69 | 3.4 | 1.04 | -5% |
| Robbery | 49 | 2.4 | 1.78 | +63% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 2.0 | 2.08 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.8 | 0.96 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.6 | 0.35 | -8% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clifton (Nottingham)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 829 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clifton (Nottingham)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 381 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clifton (Nottingham)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clifton (Nottingham)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clifton (Nottingham)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clifton (Nottingham)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clifton (Nottingham)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clifton (Nottingham)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clifton (Nottingham)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 69 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 17% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clifton (Nottingham)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clifton (Nottingham)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clifton (Nottingham)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clifton (Nottingham)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clifton (Nottingham)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Clifton (Nottingham), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clifton (Nottingham).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clifton (Nottingham) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddington | 458 | 52.5 | -56% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,478 | 83.6 | -30% |
| West Bridgford | 2,300 | 62.9 | -47% |
| Edwalton | 308 | 49.8 | -58% |
| Stapleford | 1,311 | 82.7 | -31% |
| Long Eaton | 3,843 | 98.9 | -17% |
| Keyworth | 278 | 36.1 | -70% |
| Nottingham | 48,561 | 158.8 | +33% |
2 areas within Clifton (Nottingham), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Clifton East had the highest rate (137.4 per 1,000) and Clifton West the lowest (75.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton East | Neighbourhood | 16,487 | 2,265 | 137.4 |
| Clifton West | Neighbourhood | 11,642 | 882 | 75.8 |
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 Clifton (Nottingham) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 257 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 203 |
| On or near Green Lane | 89 |
| On or near Wayne Close | 51 |
| On or near Maypole | 46 |
| On or near Dartmoor Close | 44 |
| On or near Meadowvale Crescent | 43 |
| On or near Twyford Gardens | 41 |
| On or near Oldbury Close | 40 |
| On or near Farnborough Road | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clifton (Nottingham) 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 | 798 | 32.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 554 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 381 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 227 | 9.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 145 | 6.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 121 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 58 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Clifton (Nottingham) has an estimated population of 20,342. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clifton (Nottingham) sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clifton (Nottingham) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.9% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.8% |
Is Clifton (Nottingham) a safe place to live?
Clifton (Nottingham) recorded 119.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Clifton (Nottingham)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 829 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (381).
Is crime in Clifton (Nottingham) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clifton (Nottingham) was up 3% on the year before: 2,422 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,344 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clifton (Nottingham)?
Clifton (Nottingham) 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 Clifton (Nottingham). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.