Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sherwood Grove area has the 27th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Calverton , and the 142nd 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 Sherwood Grove (NG14 6JH) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 75.1% 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 , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sherwood Grove (NG14 6JH), 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Grimesmoor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Forge Avenue | Under investigation |
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