Total Crime Rate
15.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Nottingham Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Dumbles , and the 69th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
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 Nottingham Road (NG14 5AQ) in the last 12 months was 15.0 per 1,000 residents and was 24.8% lower than the Dumbles average (20.0 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nottingham Road (NG14 5AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Park Avenue. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dumbles| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Loxley Meadow | Under investigation |
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