Total Crime Rate
63.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
35.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Douglas Court area has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Aveland , and the 151st highest crime rate of 457 local areas in South Kesteven .
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 Douglas Court (NG34 0QZ) in the last 12 months was 63.5 per 1,000 residents and was 168.4% higher than the Aveland average (23.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 14.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 35.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Douglas Court (NG34 0QZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Allen Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Victoria Street (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | Aveland Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hereward Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hereward Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Allen Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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