Total Crime Rate
13.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Central Avenue area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cavendish , and the 57th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
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 Central Avenue (NG3 5LD) in the last 12 months was 13.1 per 1,000 residents and was 72.2% lower than the Cavendish average (47.2 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Central Avenue (NG3 5LD), the main crime hotspot is near Glenside. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cavendish| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Glenside | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Glenside | Under investigation |
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