Nottingham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Nottingham's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.5% above the UK average of 7.7. This urban district's crime profile reflects a combination of seasonal transitions and persistent local factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.8% of all reported crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Shoplifting, at 1.5 per 1,000, was 121% above the national rate, consistent with patterns seen in retail-heavy urban centres. The month's seasonal context—back-to-school periods and university freshers' week—likely contributed to increased foot traffic in high-street areas, creating environments conducive to property crimes. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour rates dropped sharply, though they remain below the UK average. The city's crime picture illustrates the tension between transient populations and established communities, with property crime rates driven by commercial zones. This data underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with high retail presence, while also highlighting the potential for positive trends in community-focused crime reduction strategies.

September 2024 saw significant shifts in Nottingham's crime profile. Anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 65.3% compared to the previous month, dropping from 929 to 322. This decline aligns with the end of summer holidays and the return to structured routines, though the rate remains 15% below the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime increased by 11.0%, rising from 145 to 161 incidents. This uptick may reflect the return of commuters and students to the city, creating more opportunities for vehicle-related offences. Shoplifting remained the second most common crime, with rates 121% above the UK average. The city's retail corridors—particularly in the Lace Market and Broadmarsh areas—continue to see elevated levels of theft, consistent with urban centres where commercial activity drives such crimes. Drug-related incidents also rose sharply, with rates 108% above the national average. This suggests persistent challenges in addressing substance-related crime, which may be linked to the city's status as a regional hub for illicit trade networks. Robbery rates fell by 25.0%, reflecting increased police presence in high-risk areas during the freshers' week period.

Nottingham's crime rate in September 2024 (11.2 per 1,000) marked a 16.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 13.4, indicating a downward trend. On a daily basis, the city recorded approximately 124 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 89 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the frequency of incidents experienced by Nottingham's population of 331,077 residents. Compared to the UK average, the city's overall crime rate remains significantly elevated, with violence and sexual offences contributing to this gap. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher likelihood of encountering crime than the national average, particularly in property-related categories. While the decline from August suggests some success in crime reduction efforts, the persistent gap above the UK average indicates ongoing challenges in addressing systemic issues. This comparison underscores the need for continued investment in policing strategies that target both the root causes of elevated crime rates and the specific patterns observed in Nottingham's urban environment.