Total Crime Rate
8.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kirkby Folly Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sutton Central & New Cross , and the 8th 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 Kirkby Folly Road (NG17 5HP) in the last 12 months was 8.7 per 1,000 residents and was 93.4% 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 Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Kirkby Folly Road (NG17 5HP), the main crime hotspot is near Shepherds Way. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Limes Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Maunside Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cardinal Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Maunside Avenue | — |
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