Nottingham Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Nottingham's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 13.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 71.2% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This urban area, home to over 330,000 people, experienced a crime profile skewed heavily towards violent and property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 28.7% of all crimes, with 1,302 incidents reported—3.9 per 1,000 residents, 42% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 24.1% of the total with 1,092 reports, a rate 146% above the national average. These patterns align with the seasonal context of September, which marks the start of university term and the transition to shorter evenings, potentially increasing social interactions in public spaces. Shoplifting, at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, was 186% above the UK average, likely driven by retail activity in the city centre during the back-to-school period. While violent crime rates remain elevated, property crimes such as burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) were slightly below UK averages, suggesting some local factors may be moderating these categories. The combination of educational institutions, commercial hubs, and densely populated residential areas creates a complex environment where crime prevention efforts must address both persistent issues and seasonal fluctuations.

September 2023 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Theft from the person surged by 94.9%, rising from 39 to 76 incidents—a stark increase that may reflect heightened vulnerability during the early university term. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 11.1%, with 1302 reported cases, indicating a possible correlation between increased nightlife activity and social tensions. Other theft also increased by 10%, reaching 320 cases, a trend consistent with the retail sector's peak season. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 30.9%, dropping from 356 to 246 incidents, possibly due to reduced outdoor activity as evenings shortened. Public order offences declined by 13.4%, suggesting some success in managing crowd-related issues during the month. Vehicle crime remained below the UK average by 17%, a contrast to the sharp increases in other categories. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Nottingham, where targeted interventions may be needed to address rising theft rates while sustaining progress in reducing vandalism and disorder.

Nottingham's crime rate in September 2023 remained stable at 13.7 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests that the city's overall crime environment has not experienced significant month-to-month volatility. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 151 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 73 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the frequency with which residents encounter crime in their daily lives. When compared to the UK average, Nottingham's position as a major urban centre with a population of 331,077 residents means that its crime dynamics are influenced by both local characteristics and broader national trends. While the city's violent crime rates remain higher than the UK average, the relative stability in the overall rate indicates that systemic factors may be maintaining a consistent level of criminal activity. For residents, this suggests that while targeted efforts are needed to address specific rising trends, the broader crime environment has not seen dramatic shifts in September 2023.