Total Crime Rate
86.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Richmond Road area has the 18th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Abbey Hill , and the 163rd 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 Richmond Road (NG17 7PW) in the last 12 months was 86.1 per 1,000 residents and was 2.7% lower 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 44.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Richmond Road (NG17 7PW), the main crime hotspot is near Walesby Drive. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 11 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Walesby Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Walesby Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Waverley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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