Total Crime Rate
40.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Charnwood Avenue area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Sawley , and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Erewash .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Charnwood Avenue (NG10 3HB) in the last 12 months was 40.9 per 1,000 residents and was 43.6% lower than the Sawley average (72.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Charnwood Avenue (NG10 3HB), the main crime hotspot is near Northfield Avenue. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sawley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Bradshaw Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | Reedman Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Northfields | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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