Total Crime Rate
16.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Charles Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cavendish , and the 78th 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 Charles Close (NG4 4EH) in the last 12 months was 16.8 per 1,000 residents and was 64.5% 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Charles Close (NG4 4EH), the main crime hotspot is near Axford Close. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 6 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 | Newcastle Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Kings Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Apple Tree Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Apple Tree Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cotgrave Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Axford Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Axford Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Axford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Axford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princess Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princess Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Princess Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St Michael'S Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Barons Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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