Total Crime Rate
79.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Helens Crescent area has the 4th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Dumbles , and the 82nd highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
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 St Helens Crescent (NG14 5DW) in the last 12 months was 79.1 per 1,000 residents and was 295.4% higher 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 266.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 51.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 333.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Helens Crescent (NG14 5DW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 26 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Chestnut Grove (10 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 | Loxley Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chestnut Grove | Under investigation |
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