How Safe Is Nottingham for Travel?

Nottingham, United Kingdom
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Nottingham is a city in England, and its residents lovingly refer to it as the “Queen of the Midlands”.

It is famous for being the home of the world-renowned legend Robin Hood.

It is steeped in history and legend and you can spend a lifetime learning about its caves, Robin Hood legends and medieval history.

Nottingham has a vibrant city centre that hosts everything from a beach in the summer through to food festivals, regular markets, gaming expos and a whole range of other manifestations.

Some call Nottingham bland, but for what drama and extravagance you miss out on, you get quite a bit of security and its a good place to settle down.

Warnings & Dangers in Nottingham

Overall Risk


Nottingham is mostly safe, generally, though it has a bad reputation. Crime rates are low and the most common form of crime is car theft and break-ins.

Transport & Taxis Risk


Transportation is relatively safe and reliable in Nottingham, but it is still somewhat known for pickpockets raiding the public transport, so do be careful.

Pickpockets Risk


There is some risk of encountering a pickpocket, especially in around the city square and on the transportation system. Apply the basic laws of precaution to avoid such a situation, and follow your common sense.

Natural Disasters Risk


There aren't any risks of natural disasters happening in Nottingham, apart from extreme amounts of rain.

Mugging Risk



Terrorism Risk


The United Kingdom has recently been targeted by a terrorist attacks and it is now publicly announced that the threat to the UK is severe.

Scams Risk


As in any tourist destination, there is risk of getting scammed. Check your change twice, negotiate everything in advance, never pay upfront, and be wary of people trying to distract your offering you unsolicited help with your luggage or anything else, as it might be a trick to steal from you.

Women Travelers Risk



So... How Safe Is Nottingham Really?

Nottingham has a bad reputation for being unsafe, but applying basic measures of precaution will make you as safe as you would be in any other city.

Like most big cities in UK and in the world, residents in Nottingham mostly suffer from petty night crimes, such as anti-social behaviour, house break-in, vehicle theft, etc.

Nottinngham, during 70s and 80s, was a very safe place to be, but things changed in the mid 90s when gangs moved in and overwhelmed the local police who just weren’t equipped to handle them.

The ‘Shottingham’ label that Nottingham used to have had clearly worn off and crime has gone down massively within recent years.

Nottingham today is comparible to most average UK cities such as Leicester, Sheffield etc.

Admittedly, some of the mid range areas are no longer quite as desirable, but general crime, both petty and violent has improved a lot over the past 10 years.

Avoid Hyson Green and Radford, Basford. Not because they are dangerous, just because they aren’t as pleasant as the rest.

The one exception is burgularly which is still pretty bad compared to average UK cities but not as bad as in other crime ridden cities such as Liverpool, Sunderland, Salford etc.

Useful Information

  • Currency - The British pound is the currency in Nottingham. Keep in mind that this is one of the most expensive countries in Europe and the prices of accommodation in most cities of the country are skyrocketing. You should bear in mind that you will need about 100£ per day, including accommodation.
  • Weather - The weather in Nottingham is mild with cool summers, and heavy rainfalls during the year. The best time to visit is during summer, from June to August.
  • Airports - Nottingham Airport, also known as Nottingham City Airport, is located in Tollerton, Nottinghamshire, England. It is located some 5.6 km south east of Nottingham City Centre.
  • Travel Insurance - Just like anywhere else, we recommend getting travel insurance when traveling to Nottingham, since it covers not only the costs of medical problems, but also theft and loss of valuables.
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Nottingham Weather Averages (Temperatures)

Jan 4° C
Feb 4° C
Mar 6° C
Apr 8° C
May 12° C
Jun 15° C
Jul 16° C
Aug 16° C
Sep 14° C
Oct 11° C
Nov 6° C
Dec 5° C
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