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Crime in Sherwood

Sherwood had 488 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 104.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 32nd of 38 Nottingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% below the middle Nottingham area. Crime was up 25% on the three months before.

NG5, Nottingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sherwood

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104.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
32 of 38Nottingham rank1st is the highest rate
+25%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common173 in 3 months

Month by month

149 Mar 135 Apr 107 May 164 Jun 175 Jul 149 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17335%
anti-social behaviour6814%
shoplifting5211%
criminal damage347%
public order296%
other crime296%
theft286%
vehicle crime194%

Sherwood against Nottingham

TypeSherwood per 1,000Middle Nottingham areaChange
Violence37.157.5▲ 30%
Burglary3.94.4▲ 29%
Vehicle crime4.17▲ 58%
Anti-social behaviour14.623.7▲ 62%
Theft and robbery10.314.5▲ 78%

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%
Forest Fields213▲ 13%
Old Basford177.3▲ 2%
Mapperley Park156.9▼ 2%
Carrington141.7▲ 5%
Sherwood104.6▲ 25%
Mapperley67.7▲ 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 Sherwood a safe area?

Sherwood had about 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 32 of 38 Nottingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sherwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (173), followed by anti-social behaviour (68) and shoplifting (52).