Crime Rates at Thorneywood Avenue, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 9FT

Thorneywood Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse , and the 159th 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 Thorneywood Avenue (NG17 9FT) in the last 12 months was 47.7 per 1,000 residents and was 37.0% lower than the Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse average (75.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 37.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Thorneywood Avenue (NG17 9FT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hardstaff Close, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Thorneywood Avenue (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.