Total Crime Rate
15.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Woodthorpe Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Ernehale , and the 59th lowest crime rate of 388 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 Woodthorpe Avenue (NG5 4FD) in the last 12 months was 15.6 per 1,000 residents and was 87.5% lower than the Ernehale average (125.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodthorpe Avenue (NG5 4FD), the main crime hotspot is near Litton Close. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Woodthorpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | Dean Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Litton Close | Under investigation |
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