Total Crime Rate
11.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whitworth Drive area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Dumbles , and the 43rd 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 Whitworth Drive (NG14 5BE) in the last 12 months was 11.3 per 1,000 residents and was 43.4% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whitworth Drive (NG14 5BE), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Linden Grove, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near A612 (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dumbles| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Linden Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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