Total Crime Rate
28.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Papplewick Lane area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Calverton , and the 135th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Papplewick Lane (NG15 8EL) in the last 12 months was 28.0 per 1,000 residents and was 76.8% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 120.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Papplewick Lane (NG15 8EL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Osprey Grove, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cranswick Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Calverton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bass Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Papplewick Grange | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Papplewick Grange | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Moor Road | Under investigation |
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