Total Crime Rate
46.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cromford Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse , and the 155th 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 Cromford Road (NG17 9GD) in the last 12 months was 46.7 per 1,000 residents and was 38.3% 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 6 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 ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cromford Road (NG17 9GD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wesley Street, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Mattley Avenue (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Longhill Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sherwood Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cromford Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Forest Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Burton Rise | — |
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