Nottingham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Nottingham's crime profile in January 2024 reveals a marked imbalance between property and violent crime, with property-related offences accounting for a larger share of total crimes despite violent crime rates being higher than the UK average. The overall crime rate stood at 12.7 per 1,000 residents, 71.6% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This disparity is evident in the breakdown: violence and sexual offences (28.4% of all crimes) and anti-social behaviour (21.1%) dominated the landscape, both significantly exceeding UK averages. Shoplifting, while contributing 10.2% of total crimes, was also 128% above the UK rate, suggesting pressures on retail environments despite January's typically reduced footfall. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as shorter days and post-holiday routines may have shifted criminal activity indoors or toward areas with concentrated social interactions. The area's mix of urban centres, historic quarters, and suburban zones likely amplifies such dynamics, with anti-social behaviour particularly pronounced in densely populated or transient neighbourhoods. While property crimes overall formed a larger numerical portion, their rates were not as high as violent crimes, reflecting a combination of local demographics and spatial factors. This contrast between property and violent crime rates may indicate underlying tensions in community cohesion or policing priorities that warrant further scrutiny.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including possession of weapons (+106.7%), bicycle theft (+65.1%), and burglary (+45.9%), all of which point to shifting patterns in criminal activity. The dominance of violent crime—violence and sexual offences alone accounted for 28.4% of all reported crimes—marked a stark departure from the UK average, where such offences sit at 2.6 per 1,000. This category's rate of 3.6 per 1,000 in Nottingham was 38% above the national figure, a discrepancy that could reflect the area's urban density or specific local challenges. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.7 per 1,000, was 173% above the UK average, potentially linked to the winter months and reduced outdoor activity driving more concentrated social interactions. Residents may find the 128% surge in shoplifting particularly notable, as it suggests that retail environments remain vulnerable despite seasonal lulls, due to targeted theft in specific high-traffic or under-resourced areas. The contrast between rising burglary rates and relatively stable property crime rates highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing spikes in residential offences.

Nottingham's January 2024 crime rate of 12.7 per 1,000 marked a 12.1% increase from the previous month's 11.3 per 1,000, reflecting a steady upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 136 crimes per day—a figure that, while local to Nottingham, underscores the persistent demand on policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 79 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when considered against the population of 331,077, illustrates the scale of incidents affecting the community. This rate is higher than the UK average, which remains below 7.4 per 1,000. The disparity is particularly pronounced in violent crime, where Nottingham's rate of 3.6 per 1,000 is nearly 50% higher than the national average. Such figures may influence residents' perceptions of safety, even if the absolute number of crimes is spread across a large population. The 45.9% month-on-month rise in burglary, for instance, could signal challenges in securing properties during colder months when indoor activities increase, or in areas with transient populations. These comparisons highlight the need for targeted strategies to address the unique drivers of crime in Nottingham, distinct from broader UK trends.