Nottingham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Nottingham during October 2025 reveals a landscape where violent and anti-social crimes dominate, suggesting a city grappling with challenges tied to its urban density and social dynamics. With 12.7 crimes reported per 1,000 residents—64.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000—Nottingham's crime profile starkly contrasts with national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 18.0% and shoplifting at 9.3%. This concentration of violent crime is consistent with Nottingham's identity as a major urban centre with a significant student population, which may contribute to higher rates of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the clocks going back, and the proximity of Halloween—likely exacerbates these patterns by extending the period of potential criminal activity. Property crimes (1621) and violent crimes (1231) each represent over a third of the total reported incidents, highlighting a balance between property-related and interpersonal crime that differs from the UK average, where property crime typically constitutes a smaller proportion. This duality may reflect the city's mix of commercial hubs and residential areas, where both theft and personal violence are more likely to occur. The data also underscores the need for targeted strategies to address specific crime types, such as the 90% above UK average rate for vehicle crime, which may be linked to the city's extensive road networks and commuter traffic.

October 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 67.1% (158 → 264) and theft from the person rising by 49.2% (65 → 97). This spike in vehicle-related offences may be linked to darker evenings following the clocks going back, which could increase opportunities for opportunistic theft. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 24.8% (521 → 392), due to Halloween-related activities drawing attention to retail areas or increased police presence. The city's violent crime rate—3.7 per 1,000—remains 39% above the UK average for this category, a persistent issue that may reflect the impact of nightlife areas and high-density housing. Anti-social behaviour (2.3 per 1,000) is 83% above the UK average, a figure that residents may find particularly concerning given its disproportionate impact on quality of life. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in specific sectors of the city.

Nottingham's crime rate in October 2025 rose 3.5% from September's 12.3 per 1,000 to 12.7 per 1,000, marking the first increase in three months. This translates to approximately 136 crimes reported daily across the city, a figure that underscores the persistent pressure on local policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 79 residents—a monthly exposure rate that places Nottingham among the highest in the UK for its population size. When compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Nottingham's rate remains 64.9% above the national benchmark, a gap that has widened slightly since October 2024. This disparity is particularly pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour, which is 83% above the UK average, and vehicle crime, which is 90% above. These figures suggest a combination of local factors, such as the city's dense urban environment and high foot traffic in commercial zones, which may amplify certain types of crime.