Basford vs Bilborough

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Basford Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Bilborough Nottinghamshire Police

      Basford vs Bilborough Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Basford
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,779 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      21.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Bilborough
      Nottinghamshire Police
      2,108 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.8% trend
      22% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Basford
      B Bilborough
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,779
      2,108
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,927
      2,535
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.7%
      ↓16.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.2%
      22%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Basford
      B Bilborough
      Violent Crime
      643 ↓7%
      741 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      347 ↓1%
      373 ↓42%
      Other Theft
      107 ↓30%
      122 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      81 ↓30%
      132 ↑17%
      Burglary
      56 ↓28%
      82 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      171 ↓7%
      194 ↓3%
      Drugs
      56 ↓7%
      70 ↓11%
      Public Order
      108 ↑4%
      101 ↓33%
      Robbery
      20 ↑54%
      22 ↑22%
      Shoplifting
      36 ↓51%
      86 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓53%
      22 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑6%
      45 ↑105%
      Possession of Weapons
      44 ↑26%
      35 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      84 ↑105%
      83 ↑12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bilborough is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Basford safer than Bilborough?

      Basford has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,779 crimes in the last 12 months. Bilborough has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,108 crimes. Bilborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Basford vs Bilborough?

      Basford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bilborough shows -16.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Basford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (643 incidents). In Bilborough, it is Violent Crime (741 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Basford recorded 347 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bilborough recorded 373. 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 Basford vs Bilborough?

      Violent crime in Basford totalled 643 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 741 in Bilborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Basford recorded 1,927 crimes (now 1,779, a change of -7.7%). Bilborough recorded 2,535 crimes previously (now 2,108, -16.8%).

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

      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. Basford has a resolution rate of 21.2% and Bilborough has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Basford and Bilborough?

      Basford falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Bilborough 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 Basford and Bilborough?

      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 Basford or Bilborough on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Basford and Bilborough. 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.