Total Crime Rate
61.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Myrtle Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Carlton , and the 121st highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Myrtle Road (NG4 1RE) in the last 12 months was 61.7 per 1,000 residents and was 9.4% lower than the Carlton average (68.1 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 26.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Myrtle Road (NG4 1RE), the main crime hotspot is near Buntings Lane. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carlton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Foxhill Road Central | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | First Avenue | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Celia Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Laurel Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Laurel Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buntings Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Buntings Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Carlton Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hooton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | First Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arthur Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arthur Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Green Approach | — |
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