Nottingham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 marked a combination of seasonal and structural factors in Nottingham, a major urban centre with a crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents—59.2% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 28.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.6%) and shoplifting (11.8%). The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping, likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and retail-related crimes. The high rate of shoplifting, at 1.4 per 1,000, is 103% above the UK average, consistent with the city's significant retail presence and the pressures of end-of-season sales. Meanwhile, the prevalence of violence and sexual offences, which are 32% above the UK average, may be linked to the density of nightlife venues and the transient population in certain areas. The data suggests that while Nottingham's urban character sustains higher crime rates than the national average, targeted interventions in high-risk sectors such as retail and entertainment could yield measurable improvements. The month's crime profile underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of local patterns, balancing the challenges of urban density with the opportunities for community-focused policing.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2024 was the 26.7% increase in robbery, with incidents rising from 45 to 57. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, reflects a sharp shift in criminal activity. Concurrently, drug-related crimes rose by 21.1%, from 161 to 195, a category that is 131% above the UK average. This increase may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the heightened visibility of illicit trade during the festive period. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 27.3%, from 194 to 141, the only category below the UK average (0.4 per 1,000). This decline could be attributed to reduced traffic in the evenings or increased police patrols around shopping areas. The 27.9% drop in 'other crime' from 111 to 80 may indicate improved community engagement or more effective reporting mechanisms. For residents, the steep rise in robbery highlights the need for vigilance in high-traffic areas during late-night hours.

Nottingham's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 12.1 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 12.7. This small decline contrasts with the area's overall position, which remains 59.2% above the UK average. Daily crime figures for the month averaged 133 incidents, highlighting the persistent demand on local policing resources. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 83 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the density of criminal activity in this urban centre. With a population of 331,077, the city's scale means that even small changes in crime rates translate to significant numbers of affected individuals. The reduction in vehicle crime and other crime categories suggests potential shifts in criminal activity patterns, though these remain to be fully understood in context of broader socioeconomic factors.