Total Crime Rate
26.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hardwick Avenue area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Skegby , and the 77th 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 Hardwick Avenue (NG17 3BX) in the last 12 months was 26.6 per 1,000 residents and was 80.0% lower than the Skegby average (133.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hardwick Avenue (NG17 3BX), the main crime hotspot is near Beechwood Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Skegby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Woodhouse Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beechwood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Beechwood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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