Nottingham Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 100 residents in Nottingham, over 14 crimes were reported in May 2024, a rate 69% higher than the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective reveals a stark reality for local residents: the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly elevated compared to national benchmarks. The city's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (28.9% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (27.1%), and shoplifting (9.3%), with each category far exceeding UK averages. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor activity—likely contributed to the rise in public order incidents and anti-social behaviour, which are 43% and 169% above UK averages, respectively. While violence and sexual offences remain a persistent challenge, the city's property crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) was only 103% above the UK average, suggesting that targeted efforts in retail areas may be having some impact. The interplay between urban density and social dynamics appears to be a key driver, with high-footfall areas experiencing disproportionate levels of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. This pattern is consistent with Nottingham's character as a major urban centre with a mix of historic districts and modern developments, where concentrated populations and commercial activity create environments conducive to certain types of crime.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 27.3% (1,002 to 1,276 incidents) and public order offences rising 29.5% (241 to 312). These increases align with May's extended evenings and bank holidays, which likely heightened outdoor socialising and associated tensions. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 16.5% (522 to 436), possibly reflecting seasonal retail strategies or increased police presence in shopping areas. The city's violent crime rate (4.1 per 1,000) was 44% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 28.9% of all crimes. Vehicle crime was 15% below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a trend consistent with Nottingham's lower car ownership rates in densely populated areas. Residents should be particularly vigilant in public spaces, where anti-social behaviour and public order incidents are 169% and 43% above UK averages, respectively.

Nottingham's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 14.2 per 1,000 residents, a 14.2% increase from April's 12.5 per 1,000. This shift places the city's monthly exposure at 1 crime for every 70 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively dense urban environment. Daily crime counts averaged 152 per day, underscoring the persistent nature of criminal activity even as some categories saw declines. The population context reveals that, despite the rate being 69% above the UK average, the absolute number of crimes is not uniformly distributed across all neighbourhoods—denser areas like the city centre likely bear a disproportionate share. The rise in anti-social behaviour and violence suggests a need for targeted interventions during periods of increased social interaction, such as late evenings and weekends.