Total Crime Rate
2.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whernside Road area has the lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Ernehale , and the 2nd 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 Whernside Road (NG5 4LD) in the last 12 months was 2.9 per 1,000 residents and was 97.7% lower than the Ernehale average (127.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2022. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whernside Road (NG5 4LD), 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 |
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