Total Crime Rate
14.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Philip Avenue area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Watnall & Nuthall West , and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
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 Philip Avenue (NG16 1EA) in the last 12 months was 14.7 per 1,000 residents and was 61.6% lower than the Watnall & Nuthall West average (38.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Philip Avenue (NG16 1EA), the main crime hotspot is near Larkfield Road. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Watnall & Nuthall West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Watnall Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hazel Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Albert Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Glebe Road | Under investigation |
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