Total Crime Rate
22.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bluebell Grove area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Kingsway , and the 60th 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 Bluebell Grove (NG17 8PD) in the last 12 months was 22.9 per 1,000 residents and was 66.7% lower than the Kingsway average (68.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bluebell Grove (NG17 8PD), the main crime hotspot is near Birkdale Drive. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kingsway| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Webb Ellis Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Beechwood Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Adams Park Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Birkdale Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Kingswood Drive | Under investigation |
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