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Crime in Forest Fields

Forest Fields had 1,412 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 213 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 38 Nottingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Nottingham area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

NG7, Nottingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Forest Fields

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213crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 38Nottingham rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common506 in 3 months

Month by month

424 Mar 386 Apr 435 May 518 Jun 459 Jul 435 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Forest Fields. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence50636%
anti-social behaviour18613%
public order1158%
theft1078%
vehicle crime1047%
criminal damage927%
drugs765%
burglary534%

Forest Fields against Nottingham

TypeForest Fields per 1,000Middle Nottingham areaChange
Violence76.357.5▲ 16%
Burglary84.4▼ 12%
Vehicle crime15.77▲ 53%
Anti-social behaviour28.123.7▼ 2%
Theft and robbery2714.5▲ 34%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Basford232.5▲ 4%
Hyson Green224.6▲ 10%
Forest Fields213▲ 13%
Radford180.3▼ 4%
Mapperley Park156.9▼ 2%
Whitemoor153.4▲ 5%
Carrington141.7▲ 5%
See every Nottingham area ranked on the crime in Nottingham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Forest Fields a safe area?

Forest Fields had about 213 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 38 Nottingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Forest Fields?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (506), followed by anti-social behaviour (186) and public order (115).