Total Crime Rate
33.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whitehead Lane area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sutton Central & New Cross , and the 105th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
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 Whitehead Lane (NG17 3DB) in the last 12 months was 33.6 per 1,000 residents and was 74.3% lower than the Sutton Central & New Cross average (130.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whitehead Lane (NG17 3DB), the main crime hotspot is near Sywell Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sutton Central & New Cross| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lound House Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Stamper Crescent | Under investigation |
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