Crime Rates at Merlin Drive, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6FX

Merlin Drive area has the 29th lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hucknall Central , and the 108th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .

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 Merlin Drive (NG15 6FX) in the last 12 months was 34.0 per 1,000 residents and was 81.0% lower than the Hucknall Central average (178.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merlin Drive (NG15 6FX), the main crime hotspot is near Little Wood Court. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.