Total Crime Rate
29.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oaktree Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sutton Central & New Cross , and the 93rd 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 Oaktree Close (NG17 5LJ) in the last 12 months was 29.5 per 1,000 residents and was 77.4% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oaktree Close (NG17 5LJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Maunside Avenue, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Maun View Gardens (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Sutton Central & New Cross| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Julias Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Maunside Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Maunside Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Low Moor Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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