Total Crime Rate
18.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Avenue area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Rainworth North & Rufford , and the 55th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
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 Park Avenue (NG21 0SW) in the last 12 months was 18.5 per 1,000 residents and was 78.0% lower than the Rainworth North & Rufford average (84.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Avenue (NG21 0SW), the main crime hotspot is near Oak Avenue. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rainworth North & Rufford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oak Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Swan Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Harlow Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Thorney Abbey Road | Under investigation |
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