Total Crime Rate
60.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clay Avenue area has the 12th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cavendish , and the 122nd highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Clay Avenue (NG3 6EN) in the last 12 months was 60.7 per 1,000 residents and was 28.6% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary 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 ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 24.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clay Avenue (NG3 6EN), the main crime hotspot is near Westmoore Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Bennett Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westmoore Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thorpe Crescent | Under investigation |
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