Nottingham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Nottingham's crime profile in October 2025 reveals a combination of violent and property-related offences, with violent crimes accounting for 29.2% of all incidents, significantly higher than the UK average. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and shoplifting—reflect the city's urban character, where high-density areas and nightlife contribute to both violent and disorderly incidents. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, whereas Nottingham's rate stands at 3.7 per 1,000, 39% above the national benchmark. This disparity may be linked to the city's role as a major urban centre with a vibrant nightlife scene, which can drive both violent and anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.3 per 1,000, is 83% above the UK average, a figure that aligns with the presence of high-traffic areas and public spaces prone to disorder. Shoplifting. from September, remains 90% above the UK average, possibly due to the city's retail presence and the seasonal context of October, which includes Halloween-related foot traffic. The seasonal transition to darker evenings may also contribute to increased anti-social behaviour, as visibility decreases and nightlife activity shifts. These patterns suggest that Nottingham's crime mix is shaped by both its urban infrastructure and the seasonal rhythms of October, which include events like Halloween and the clocks going back.

October 2025 saw a 67.1% increase in vehicle crime, jumping from 158 to 264 incidents. This surge may be linked to seasonal changes, such as darker evenings and increased use of parked vehicles for short-term storage. Theft from the person also rose by 49.2%, potentially influenced by Halloween-related foot traffic in high-traffic areas. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 24.8%, which could indicate a shift in retail activity or policing efforts around major shopping events. The crime mix reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crimes, with violent offences accounting for 29.2% of all incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 18.0% of total crimes, remains a persistent issue, 83% above the national average. These figures suggest that while some crime types are fluctuating, the overall urban environment continues to face challenges in managing public order and property-related offences. Residents may find the spike in vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it directly impacts daily commutes and parking safety.

Nottingham's crime rate in October 2025 rose to 12.7 per 1,000 residents, a 3.5% increase from the previous month's 12.3 per 1,000. This places the city significantly above the UK average, though the comparison section focuses on local trends rather than national benchmarks. Daily, the area experiences roughly 136 crimes, highlighting a persistent level of activity that residents may notice in their daily lives. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 79 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a densely populated urban environment. This monthly exposure is particularly notable when compared to the population scale, as Nottingham's 331,077 residents collectively face a higher-than-average burden of crime. The increase in vehicle crime and theft from the person, while not reflected in the overall rate, contributes to the sense of heightened activity in October. These figures, when considered alongside the city's urban character, suggest that local factors such as seasonal transitions and increased pedestrian activity may play a role in shaping the crime profile.