Total Crime Rate
74.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hamilton Road area has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sutton Central & New Cross , and the 190th highest 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 Hamilton Road (NG17 5LD) in the last 12 months was 74.1 per 1,000 residents and was 43.4% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 30.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hamilton Road (NG17 5LD), the main crime hotspot is near Searby Road. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Cardinal Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Limes Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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