Total Crime Rate
24.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Phoenix Avenue area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cavendish , and the 116th 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 Phoenix Avenue (NG4 4EL) in the last 12 months was 24.0 per 1,000 residents and was 49.3% lower than the Cavendish average (47.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Phoenix Avenue (NG4 4EL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Barons Close, where police recorded 35 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Third Avenue (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cavendish| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ramsdale Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Princess Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| 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 | Burglary | Kings Avenue | 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 | 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 |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Newcastle Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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