Nottinghamshire Police

Is City Centre Safe?

Crime statistics for City Centre. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 11,436 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

11,436 Crimes (last 12 months)
34.9% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑3.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 11,436 total crimes recorded in City Centre

Violent Crime
2,708 23.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
2,043 17.9%
Shoplifting
2,038 17.8%
Other Theft
1,094 9.6%
Public Order
878 7.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
543 4.7%
Drugs
515 4.5%
Theft from Person
365 3.2%
Burglary
305 2.7%
Robbery
298 2.6%
Vehicle Crime
292 2.6%
Possession of Weapons
144 1.3%
Bicycle Theft
132 1.2%
Other Crime
81 0.7%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for City Centre — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is City Centre safe?

City Centre has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. 11,436 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. City Centre has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in City Centre in the last 12 months?

11,436 crimes were recorded in City Centre in the last 12 months. This is an increase of 3.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (11,009 crimes).

What is the most common crime in City Centre?

The most common crime in City Centre is Violent Crime, with 2,708 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 23.7% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in City Centre increasing or decreasing?

Crime in City Centre is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 3.9% compared to the same period the previous year. This is something residents and prospective buyers should be aware of.

What is the safety score for City Centre?

City Centre has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does City Centre compare to the Nottinghamshire Police average?

City Centre has a safety score of 8/100, while the Nottinghamshire Police force area average is 10/100. City Centre is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in City Centre?

34.9% of crimes in City Centre resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in City Centre?

2,708 violent crimes were recorded in City Centre in the last 12 months, representing 23.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 2,043 incidents.

When was the crime data for City Centre last updated?

The crime data for City Centre was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare City Centre with other areas?

You can compare City Centre with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.