Nottingham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Nottingham's crime rate in February 2025 reached 10.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 61.2% above the UK average of 6.7. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the city's unique crime profile, shaped by its status as a major urban centre with a diverse population and extensive retail and nightlife sectors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 31.1% of all reported incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 18.4%, with shoplifting and public order offences also exceeding national rates by substantial margins. The seasonal context of February—a month marked by reduced outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the persistence of indoor-based crimes such as anti-social behaviour and violence. However, the city's position as a regional hub with multiple universities and transport links may also amplify certain crime types, particularly those related to alcohol-fuelled incidents and public disorder. While the overall rate remains elevated, the seasonal dip in outdoor crimes suggests that environmental factors such as temperature and daylight hours play a role in shaping monthly patterns. The contrast between violent crimes and property crimes, which account for only 29.3% of the total, further illustrates the city's distinct characteristics compared to other areas where property crime typically dominates. This data underscores the need for tailored policing strategies that address both the persistent issues of violence and the fluctuating nature of other crime types.

February saw a marked surge in robbery incidents, with a 60.6% increase from January's 33 to 53 cases. This sharp rise contrasts with declines in burglary (-36.2%) and vehicle crime (-27.2%), which fell below the UK average by 11% and 8% respectively. The city's violent crime rate remains 45% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 31.1% of all reported crimes. Possession of weapons was 233% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect targeted policing efforts or localised factors in high-risk areas. The decrease in burglary, while significant, aligns with the seasonal lull in outdoor activity and the reduced visibility of vacant properties during colder months. These shifts underscore the combination of environmental factors and crime patterns in a major urban centre.

Nottingham's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 10.8 per 1,000 residents, a 7.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.6. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in urban areas during late winter, when outdoor activity and foot traffic in retail zones tend to slow. On a daily basis, the city recorded approximately 127 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the persistent demand for policing resources in a densely populated local authority. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents relative to the population of 331,077. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average when scaled to local conditions, though direct comparison figures are not available for the UK as a whole. The reduction in burglary and vehicle crime compared to January suggests temporary factors such as increased patrols or seasonal deterrence may have played a role, though these changes remain within the bounds of normal fluctuation for the area.