Clifton Nottingham Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Clifton's crime profile in August 2023, accounting for 31.4% of all reported crimes. This category, at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, was 36% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 42% above the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 24.9% of all crimes and surpassing the UK average by 101%. Shoplifting, though a smaller proportion (15.3%), was 200% above the UK rate, a figure that may reflect the area's retail density and summer foot traffic. August's seasonal context—marked by peak tourism and school holidays—likely influenced these patterns, with increased public spaces and transient populations potentially contributing to both anti-social behaviour and property crimes. The high rate of violence and sexual offences may partly explain the area's elevated crime profile. The data also shows a significant spike in possession of weapons, which rose from 1 to 3 incidents, a 200% increase, suggesting a need for closer monitoring of this trend. While some categories, like public order offences, saw declines, the overall pattern indicates that Clifton's urban environment, combined with seasonal factors, continues to shape its crime profile in ways distinct from the UK average.

August 2023 saw a 200% increase in possession of weapons, with reported cases rising from 1 to 3. Bicycle theft also surged by 100%, jumping from 0 to 4 incidents, a stark anomaly in the data. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped by 55%, from 20 to 9, indicating a shift in crime dynamics. The area's violent crime rate—3.6 per 1,000—was 36% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, underscoring a critical concern for residents. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.9 per 1,000, was 101% above the UK average, suggesting a need for community-focused initiatives. Shoplifting remained 200% above the UK average, with 35 incidents recorded. These figures highlight the combination of local factors and national trends, with August's peak holiday season likely amplifying certain crime types.

Clifton's crime rate in August 2023 rose to 11.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.5% increase from 10.9 per 1,000 in July. This places the area significantly above the UK average, which stood at 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, approximately 7 crimes were reported each day in August, reflecting a consistent presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 19,923, this translates to one reported crime for every 87 residents over the course of the month. The shift in crime mix compared to July includes a notable rise in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour, while public order offences saw a marked decline. This pattern suggests that the area's urban environment, combined with August's seasonal factors such as increased tourism, may contribute to the observed trends. The comparison to the UK average highlights the need for targeted interventions in Clifton, particularly in addressing the disproportionate prevalence of violent and anti-social crimes.