Total Crime Rate
28.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Botany Avenue area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Bancroft , and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 318 local areas in Mansfield .
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 Botany Avenue (NG18 5NG) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 84.4% lower than the Bancroft average (182.1 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Botany Avenue (NG18 5NG), the main crime hotspot is near Hardy Place. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bancroft| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Caunton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sylvester Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kirkland Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marriott Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oakdale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oakdale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hardy Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bancroft Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bus/Coach Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bus/Coach Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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