Arboretum vs Basford

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Arboretum Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Basford Nottinghamshire Police

      Arboretum vs Basford Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Arboretum
      Nottinghamshire Police
      3,435 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      27.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Basford
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,779 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      21.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arboretum
      B Basford
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,435
      1,779
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,347
      1,927
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.7%
      21.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arboretum
      B Basford
      Violent Crime
      991 ↑9%
      643 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      585 ↓35%
      347 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      253 ↑4%
      107 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      262 ↑97%
      81 ↓30%
      Burglary
      123 ↑4%
      56 ↓28%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      308 ↑36%
      171 ↓7%
      Drugs
      214 ↑32%
      56 ↓7%
      Public Order
      289 ↑14%
      108 ↑4%
      Robbery
      57 ↓12%
      20 ↑54%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↓2%
      36 ↓51%
      Theft from Person
      58 ↑61%
      7 ↓53%
      Bicycle Theft
      33 ↑14%
      19 ↑6%
      Possession of Weapons
      59 ↓20%
      44 ↑26%
      Other Crime
      83 ↑5%
      84 ↑105%
      Overall Verdict
      B Basford is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arboretum safer than Basford?

      Arboretum has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,435 crimes in the last 12 months. Basford has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,779 crimes. Basford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arboretum vs Basford?

      Arboretum shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Basford shows -7.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arboretum and Basford?

      In Arboretum, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (991 incidents). In Basford, it is Violent Crime (643 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arboretum and Basford?

      Arboretum recorded 585 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Basford recorded 347. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Arboretum vs Basford?

      Violent crime in Arboretum totalled 991 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 643 in Basford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arboretum and Basford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arboretum recorded 3,347 crimes (now 3,435, a change of +2.6%). Basford recorded 1,927 crimes previously (now 1,779, -7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arboretum and Basford?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Arboretum has a resolution rate of 27.7% and Basford has 21.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arboretum and Basford?

      Arboretum falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Basford is covered by Nottinghamshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Arboretum and Basford?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Arboretum or Basford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arboretum and Basford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.