Nottingham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 100 residents in Nottingham, 13.7 crimes were reported in May 2025 — a rate 69.1% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering a crime roughly once every 7 hours, considering the city’s population of over 330,000. The crime profile was dominated by violent offences (30.5% of total), anti-social behaviour (17.2%), and shoplifting (11.5%), all of which significantly outpaced national averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 4.2 per 1,000, were 48% above the UK rate, likely influenced by the city’s dense urban environment and the social dynamics of its communities. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.4 per 1,000, was 69% above the UK average, a figure consistent with the challenges of managing public spaces in a city with a mix of historic and modern districts. Shoplifting, at 1.6 per 1,000, was 139% above the UK rate, a statistic that aligns with Nottingham’s role as a regional retail hub and the increased foot traffic during May’s bank holidays and longer evenings. These patterns suggest that the city’s crime profile is shaped by its urban density, the concentration of retail and nightlife areas, and the seasonal rhythms of outdoor activity. The higher-than-average rates for property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary may also reflect the city’s economic characteristics, with a mix of commercial and residential zones creating opportunities for theft. While the overall rate remains elevated, the data does not indicate a uniform increase across all categories — for instance, vehicle crime was only 25% above the UK average, suggesting that not all aspects of the city’s crime profile are affected. The seasonal context of May, with its extended daylight and social events, likely contributes to the spikes in certain categories, such as public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which rose to 1.1 per 1,000 — 90% above the UK average. This highlights the interplay between environmental factors and crime patterns, with the city’s geography and social fabric playing a key role in shaping the monthly statistics.

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.5% of all crimes in May 2025, with a rate of 4.2 per 1,000 — 48% above the UK average. This category, which includes assaults and sexual violence, is a major driver of Nottingham’s elevated crime rate compared to the national figure. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 17.2% of total crimes, with a 69% gap above the UK average, reflecting persistent issues with public disturbances and nuisance. Shoplifting, at 11.5% of all crimes, was 139% above the UK average, likely tied to the city’s high street retail presence and the seasonal increase in foot traffic during May. Month-on-month, burglary rose sharply by 40.9% (110 → 155), a jump that may be linked to warmer weather and extended evening hours, which could increase opportunities for property crime. Theft from the person also surged by 36.6% (41 → 56), suggesting a rise in street-level crimes during the month’s busier social calendar.

Nottingham’s crime rate in May 2025 rose 12.0% compared to April, reaching 13.7 per 1,000 residents. This equates to roughly 146 crimes reported each day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a city with over 330,000 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 73 residents, highlighting the scale of exposure for Nottingham’s population. While the daily crime count is a local metric without a UK-wide counterpart, the monthly exposure rate provides context for residents: in a single month, nearly 1 in 70 people in Nottingham encountered a reported crime. This rate is higher than the UK average, which is not directly comparable here due to the absence of a national monthly exposure figure. The increase from April suggests a shift in patterns, possibly linked to May’s longer evenings and bank holidays, which may encourage outdoor socialising and associated risks.