Nottingham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Nottingham's February 2026 crime rate of 12.2 per 1,000—90.6% above the UK average—reveals a starkly elevated profile compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 31.4% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This is 68% above the UK average and aligns with patterns seen in major urban centres with high population density and significant university presence. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 15.3% of reported crimes at 1.9 per 1,000, a figure 109% above the UK average. These rates may reflect the city's role as a hub for nightlife and student activity, where social interactions often concentrate in specific areas. Shoplifting, at 1.6 per 1,000, was 176% above the UK average, pointing to retail challenges in high-traffic zones. The seasonal context of February—typically marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have influenced the distribution of crimes, with property crimes like shoplifting benefiting from reduced policing focus during colder months. However, the persistent elevation in violent crime suggests structural factors, such as socioeconomic pressures or community dynamics, that transcend seasonal fluctuations. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas with concentrated risk factors, such as high-density residential zones or commercial corridors.

February 2026 saw a notable 62.2% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 37 to 60 incidents. This surge far outpaced other categories, with the rate for bicycle theft standing at 0.2 per 1,000—400% above the UK average. Such a sharp rise may partly explain the heightened focus on this category, particularly given Nottingham's student population and cycling infrastructure. Concurrently, theft from the person increased by 19.1%, though this remains below the 400% disparity seen in bicycle theft. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 17.9%, a decline that could reflect seasonal trends or targeted interventions. The overall mix of crimes shifted slightly, with anti-social behaviour rising 14.0% to 620 incidents, reinforcing the area's longstanding challenges with public disorder. These changes highlight the combination of local demographics and transient factors like weather or events.

Nottingham's crime rate in February 2026 remained stable at 12.2 per 1,000, a 1.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 12.4. This suggests continuity in local crime patterns despite seasonal shifts. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 145 reported crimes per day, reflecting a persistent level of activity. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for roughly every 82 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the frequency of incidents in a densely populated urban setting like Nottingham. Comparisons to the UK average highlight the area's distinct challenges, with rates consistently above the national benchmark. The stability in the crime rate, despite fluctuations in specific categories, indicates that systemic factors—such as the city's role as a major university and retail hub—likely play a sustained role in shaping local crime dynamics.