Total Crime Rate
69.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Forge Avenue area has the 12th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Calverton , and the 102nd 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 Forge Avenue (NG14 6HU) in the last 12 months was 69.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.7% lower than the Calverton average (120.8 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 Other crime with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Forge Avenue (NG14 6HU), the main crime hotspot is near Broadfields. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Calverton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Forge Avenue | Under investigation |
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