Total Crime Rate
8.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Crescent area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ernehale , and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Crescent (NG5 4FX) in the last 12 months was 8.2 per 1,000 residents and was 93.5% lower than the Ernehale average (127.4 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 , down -75.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Crescent (NG5 4FX), the main crime hotspot is near Litton Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ernehale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Grafton Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Grange Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grange Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Whernside Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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