Crime Rates at Poplar Avenue, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7GX

Poplar Avenue area has the 14th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Abbey Hill , and the 131st highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Poplar Avenue (NG17 7GX) in the last 12 months was 101.7 per 1,000 residents and was 14.8% higher than the Abbey Hill average (88.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 59.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Poplar Avenue (NG17 7GX), the main crime hotspot is near Hill View Road. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.