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Crime in Old Basford

Old Basford had 623 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 177.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 38 Nottingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle Nottingham area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

NG6, Nottingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Old Basford

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177.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 38Nottingham rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common234 in 3 months

Month by month

205 Mar 218 Apr 190 May 226 Jun 214 Jul 183 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence23438%
anti-social behaviour8113%
public order7212%
criminal damage589%
theft376%
burglary254%
other crime224%
drugs213%

Old Basford against Nottingham

TypeOld Basford per 1,000Middle Nottingham areaChange
Violence66.657.50%
Burglary7.14.4▲ 79%
Vehicle crime4.87▼ 35%
Anti-social behaviour23.123.7▲ 25%
Theft and robbery18.814.50%

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%
Old Basford177.3▲ 2%
Cinderhill175▲ 4%
Whitemoor153.4▲ 5%
Bell's Lane Estate137.5▲ 11%
Aspley118.9▲ 16%
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 Old Basford a safe area?

Old Basford had about 177.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 38 Nottingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Old Basford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (234), followed by anti-social behaviour (81) and public order (72).