Total Crime Rate
126.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Appleton Gardens area has the 4th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cavendish , and the 45th highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Appleton Gardens (NG3 5NT) in the last 12 months was 126.2 per 1,000 residents and was 167.1% higher 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 1500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 84.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Appleton Gardens (NG3 5NT), the main crime hotspot is near Bailey Drive. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 18 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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