Total Crime Rate
11.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oxford Street area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Abbey Hill , and the 17th 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 Oxford Street (NG17 7ED) in the last 12 months was 11.0 per 1,000 residents and was 87.6% lower than the Abbey Hill average (88.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Oxford Street (NG17 7ED), the main crime hotspot is near St Thomas' Avenue. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbey Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingsway | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Thomas' Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Thomas' Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St John'S Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Pearl Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Oxford Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Roseberry Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Roseberry Street | Under investigation |
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