Total Crime Rate
72.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Charnwood Avenue area has the 11th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Sawley , and the 145th highest crime rate of 377 local areas in Erewash .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Charnwood Avenue (NG10 3HB) in the last 12 months was 72.7 per 1,000 residents and was 13.5% higher than the Sawley average (64.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 31.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Charnwood Avenue (NG10 3HB), the main crime hotspot is near Harrington Street. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sawley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Victoria Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rufford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rufford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bradshaw Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bradshaw Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bradshaw Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingsley Crescent | Under investigation |
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