Total Crime Rate
72.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Babbington Crescent area has the 10th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cavendish , and the 92nd 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 Babbington Crescent (NG4 4ER) in the last 12 months was 72.1 per 1,000 residents and was 52.5% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 28.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Babbington Crescent (NG4 4ER), the main crime hotspot is near Waldrom Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Newton Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princess Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princess Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Besecar Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Princess Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Wollaton Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Corbett Chase | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Waldrom Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Waldrom Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waldrom Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Horsley Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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