Total Crime Rate
18.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wensley Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ernehale , and the 82nd 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 Wensley Road (NG5 4JU) in the last 12 months was 18.2 per 1,000 residents and was 85.7% lower than the Ernehale average (127.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 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 ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wensley Road (NG5 4JU), 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 | Other crime | Whernside Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Wyndings | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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