Arnold Crime Overview
Arnold is the third safest medium-sized town in Nottinghamshire, and is the 76th most dangerous overall out of Nottinghamshire's 245 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Arnold in 2020 was 50 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Nottinghamshire's overall crime rate, coming in 46% lower than the Nottinghamshire rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Arnold is the 37th safest medium-sized town, and the 3,039th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2020, Arnold was the worst medium-sized town in Nottinghamshire for possession of weapons, with 9 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.23 per 1,000 inhabitants. July 2020 was also a bad month for Arnold residents, when it was Nottinghamshire's most dangerous medium-sized town for theft from the person, recording 4 crimes at a rate of 0.10 per 1,000 residents. Arnold recorded 4 reports of robbery during October 2019, making its crime rate of 0.10 the worst medium-sized town for robbery in Nottinghamshire that month.
The most common crimes in Arnold are violence and sexual offences, with 853 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 22. This is 1.5% lower than 2019's figure of 866 offences and a difference of 0.33 from 2019's crime rate of 22. Arnold's least common crime is robbery, with 16 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 81% from 2019's figure of 29 crimes.
Compare Arnold to other towns and cities
See how Arnold shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Arnold and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Arnold Crime Map
Crime in Arnold Compared To Nottinghamshire
Summary of Crimes in Arnold This Year
| Arnold | Nottinghamshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,051 | 26.83 | 42,344 | 36.47 | 36% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 32 | 0.82 | 1,337 | 1.15 | 40% safer |
| Burglary | 82 | 2.09 | 5,385 | 4.64 | 122% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 262 | 6.69 | 9,806 | 8.45 | 26% safer |
| Drugs | 82 | 2.09 | 4,109 | 3.54 | 69% safer |
| Other Crime | 48 | 1.23 | 2,651 | 2.28 | 85% safer |
| Other Theft | 143 | 3.65 | 6,761 | 5.82 | 59% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 27 | 0.69 | 991 | 0.85 | 23% safer |
| Public Order | 180 | 4.60 | 6,849 | 5.90 | 28% safer |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.41 | 797 | 0.69 | 68% safer |
| Shoplifting | 118 | 3.01 | 7,725 | 6.65 | 121% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 23 | 0.59 | 1,072 | 0.92 | 56% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 98 | 2.50 | 5,911 | 5.09 | 104% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 853 | 21.78 | 31,875 | 27.45 | 26% safer |
Arnold Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgford | 2,254 | 46.14 | 9% safer |
| Beeston | 2,529 | 46.72 | 7% safer |
| Arnold | 1,964 | 50.14 | - |
| Hucknall | 2,367 | 67.28 | 25% more dangerous |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 1,931 | 71.00 | 29% more dangerous |
| Worksop | 3,983 | 91.33 | 45% more dangerous |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,554 | 95.33 | 47% more dangerous |
| Newark | 3,843 | 125.51 | 60% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Arnold
View crime percentage over time forArnold Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 17 | 18 | 27 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.56 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.82 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 2.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 2.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 0.92 | 1.8 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.41 | 0.66 | 0.61 | 0.69 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.7 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.74 | 0.41 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.8 | 6 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.20 | 0.54 | 0.51 | 0.59 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 16 | 19 | 22 | 22 | Getting worse |
Changes In Arnold's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Arnold to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold | 50.14 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 26% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 35% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 40% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 42% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 42% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 49% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 51% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 53% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 62% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 63% more dangerous |
Crime in Arnold's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Town | 487 | 80 | Second |
| Daybrook | 614 | 89 | First |
| Plains Estate | 219 | 31 | Fourth |
| Woodthorpe & Arno Vale | 339 | 34 | Third |
Arnold Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Arnold for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Plains Estate (126) | Arnold Town (282) |
| Bicycle Theft | Woodthorpe & Arno Vale (7) | Arnold Town (11) |
| Burglary | Arnold Town (12) | Daybrook (18) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Plains Estate (21) | Daybrook (99) |
| Drugs | Woodthorpe & Arno Vale (23) | Daybrook (30) |
| Other Crime | Woodthorpe & Arno Vale (8) | Daybrook (15) |
| Other Theft | Plains Estate (8) | Daybrook (56) |
| Possession of Weapons | Woodthorpe & Arno Vale (7) | Arnold Town (9) |
| Public Order | Plains Estate (16) | Daybrook (60) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Woodthorpe & Arno Vale (3) | Daybrook (7) |
| Shoplifting | Woodthorpe & Arno Vale (1) | Arnold Town (61) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Woodthorpe & Arno Vale (5) | Arnold Town (6) |
| Vehicle Crime | Arnold Town (15) | Daybrook (20) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Woodthorpe & Arno Vale (136) | Daybrook (247) |
Crime in Arnold During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Arnold change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Arnold saw a 400% increase in drugs. Arnold saw a large fall in burglary during August, when it fell by 94% compared to August in 2019. Burglary saw a fall in every month of Arnold's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +18% | +171% | +163% | +51% | +14% | +25% | +74% | +66% | +74% | -3% |
| Bicycle Theft | -25% | +200% | -50% | -33% | - | +67% | - | - | +100% | -50% |
| Burglary | +57% | -13% | -38% | -76% | -83% | -94% | -54% | -36% | -29% | -27% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -22% | +5% | -51% | -32% | -44% | -16% | -17% | +5% | +20% | +29% |
| Drugs | - | +33% | -20% | -30% | +400% | +250% | +71% | +14% | +75% | -50% |
| Other Crime | -38% | -60% | -86% | -22% | -50% | -40% | +67% | - | -17% | -50% |
| Other Theft | -29% | -50% | - | -59% | -57% | +13% | +8% | -48% | +50% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | -50% | - | +100% | - | +100% | - | +350% | - |
| Public Order | +133% | -7% | +50% | +38% | +7% | -35% | +58% | +80% | +20% | -29% |
| Robbery | - | - | -75% | - | - | -78% | +100% | -50% | - | +100% |
| Shoplifting | -21% | -50% | -82% | -70% | -63% | -42% | -42% | -47% | -29% | -85% |
| Theft From the Person | +100% | - | - | -33% | +300% | +200% | +50% | - | -50% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -36% | -71% | -65% | -36% | -47% | -53% | -56% | -68% | -67% | -29% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +4% | -23% | -28% | +19% | +8% | +12% | -11% | +4% | -26% | -16% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Arnold
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Arnold's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 07 May 2021