Total Crime Rate
286.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilford Lane area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Compton Acres , and the 8th highest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wilford Lane (NG2 7RN) in the last 12 months was 286.2 per 1,000 residents and was 208.6% higher than the Compton Acres average (92.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 82 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 42 (≈ 65.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 133.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilford Lane (NG2 7RN), the main crime hotspot is near Gresham Park Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Compton Acres| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Gresham Park Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Gresham Park Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gresham Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Woodpecker Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Poppy Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Gresham Park Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gresham Park Road | Under investigation |
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