Bassetlaw Rural vs Bulwell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bassetlaw Rural Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Bulwell Nottinghamshire Police

      Bassetlaw Rural vs Bulwell Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bassetlaw Rural
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,707 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bulwell
      Nottinghamshire Police
      2,748 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bassetlaw Rural
      B Bulwell
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,707
      2,748
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,809
      2,955
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.6%
      ↓7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bassetlaw Rural
      B Bulwell
      Violent Crime
      673 ↓5%
      880 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      220 ↓18%
      539 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      100 ↓19%
      197 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      133 ↑3%
      85 ↑6%
      Burglary
      87 ↓19%
      69 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      169 ↓17%
      204 ↓12%
      Drugs
      35 ↑25%
      117 ↑0%
      Public Order
      99 ↓10%
      172 ↓5%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      53 ↑130%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↓25%
      252 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓67%
      13 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      23 ↑21%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      51 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      150 ↑92%
      93 ↑22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bulwell is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bassetlaw Rural safer than Bulwell?

      Bassetlaw Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,707 crimes in the last 12 months. Bulwell has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,748 crimes. Bulwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bassetlaw Rural vs Bulwell?

      Bassetlaw Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bulwell shows -7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bassetlaw Rural and Bulwell?

      In Bassetlaw Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (673 incidents). In Bulwell, it is Violent Crime (880 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bassetlaw Rural and Bulwell?

      Bassetlaw Rural recorded 220 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bulwell recorded 539. 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 Bassetlaw Rural vs Bulwell?

      Violent crime in Bassetlaw Rural totalled 673 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 880 in Bulwell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bassetlaw Rural and Bulwell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bassetlaw Rural recorded 1,809 crimes (now 1,707, a change of -5.6%). Bulwell recorded 2,955 crimes previously (now 2,748, -7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bassetlaw Rural and Bulwell?

      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. Bassetlaw Rural has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Bulwell has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bassetlaw Rural and Bulwell?

      Bassetlaw Rural falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Bulwell 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 Bassetlaw Rural and Bulwell?

      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 Bassetlaw Rural or Bulwell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bassetlaw Rural and Bulwell. 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.