Nottingham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Nottingham's November 2025 crime rate of 12.5 per 1,000 residents places it 71.2% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This urban district, home to a major university and historic retail areas, experiences a crime profile shaped by seasonal rhythms and local demographics. Violence and sexual offences (30.1% of all crimes) dominate, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.8%) and shoplifting (10.2%). These patterns align with November's unique context: Bonfire Night events in the city centre, Black Friday shopping surges, and the rapid darkening of evenings reducing visibility. The high rate of violent crime, 48% above the UK average, may partly explain by the convergence of student populations and nightlife activity in the city's core areas. Shoplifting's prominence (106% above UK average) likely reflects increased foot traffic during retail promotions, while anti-social behaviour's sharp elevation (89% above UK average) could be linked to the social dynamics of a university town. Despite the elevated overall rate, the data shows a nuanced picture: property crimes account for 41% of total incidents, suggesting that while violent crime is high, property-related offences remain a significant but slightly lower proportion of the overall burden. The seasonal context of November—marked by both commercial activity and darker evenings—may contribute to the observed trends, though these connections remain probabilistic rather than definitive.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in robbery, which rose by 20.5% to 88 incidents—up from 73 in October. This increase coincides with the Black Friday shopping period, which typically sees spikes in retail crime. Criminal damage and arson also climbed by 13.9% (274 to 312), potentially linked to Bonfire Night celebrations in the city's historic areas. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 34.0% (97 to 64), a drop that may reflect heightened police visibility during November's high-profile events. Violent crime remains 48% above the UK average, with 3.8 per 1,000 residents experiencing such incidents—over double the national rate. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.0 per 1,000, is 89% above the UK average, likely influenced by the university calendar and the social density of student areas. Shoplifting's rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 106% above the UK average, underscoring the impact of retail promotions on crime patterns. These figures highlight the combination of local demographics and seasonal events, with November's calendar serving as both a catalyst and a counterweight to different crime types.

Nottingham's November crime rate of 12.5 per 1,000 is marginally lower than the previous month's 12.7 per 1,000—a 2.0% decrease that suggests some stabilization in overall crime trends. This 12.5 rate translates to roughly 138 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for residents navigating daily life in the city. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 80 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the density of a major urban centre. When scaled to the population of 331,077, this rate underscores the persistent challenge of maintaining public safety in a city with a mix of historic and modern infrastructure. The comparison to the UK average—7.3 per 1,000—reveals a stark disparity, with Nottingham's violent crime rate alone 48% higher than the national figure. This gap is particularly pronounced in anti-social behaviour, which is 89% above the UK average, and shoplifting, which is 106% above. These figures highlight the unique pressures faced by Nottingham, where a large student population and high foot traffic in commercial districts create conditions that may contribute to higher-than-average rates in specific crime categories. While the overall rate shows slight improvement from October, the underlying patterns remain deeply entrenched in the city's social and geographic fabric.