Bulwell vs Bulwell Forest

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bulwell Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Bulwell Forest Nottinghamshire Police

      Bulwell vs Bulwell Forest Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bulwell
      Nottinghamshire Police
      2,748 crimes / 12m
      ↓7% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Bulwell Forest
      Nottinghamshire Police
      1,382 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bulwell
      B Bulwell Forest
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,748
      1,382
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,955
      1,389
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7%
      ↓0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      21.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bulwell
      B Bulwell Forest
      Violent Crime
      880 ↓3%
      541 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      539 ↓4%
      271 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      197 ↓8%
      63 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      85 ↑6%
      40 ↓18%
      Burglary
      69 ↓7%
      32 ↑7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      204 ↓12%
      121 ↓6%
      Drugs
      117 ↑0%
      42 ↑8%
      Public Order
      172 ↓5%
      97 ↓1%
      Robbery
      53 ↑130%
      14 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      252 ↓36%
      64 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓38%
      5 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↑21%
      10 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↑0%
      30 ↑58%
      Other Crime
      93 ↑22%
      52 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bulwell 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 Bulwell safer than Bulwell Forest?

      Bulwell has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,748 crimes in the last 12 months. Bulwell Forest has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,382 crimes. Bulwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bulwell vs Bulwell Forest?

      Bulwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bulwell Forest shows -0.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bulwell and Bulwell Forest?

      In Bulwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (880 incidents). In Bulwell Forest, it is Violent Crime (541 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bulwell and Bulwell Forest?

      Bulwell recorded 539 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bulwell Forest recorded 271. 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 Bulwell vs Bulwell Forest?

      Violent crime in Bulwell totalled 880 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 541 in Bulwell Forest. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bulwell recorded 2,955 crimes (now 2,748, a change of -7%). Bulwell Forest recorded 1,389 crimes previously (now 1,382, -0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bulwell and Bulwell Forest?

      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. Bulwell has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Bulwell Forest has 21.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bulwell and Bulwell Forest?

      Bulwell falls within the Nottinghamshire Police boundary. Bulwell Forest 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 Bulwell and Bulwell Forest?

      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 Bulwell or Bulwell Forest on a crime map?

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