Total Crime Rate
68.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stanstead Avenue area has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bulwell Forest , and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
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 Stanstead Avenue (NG5 5BL) in the last 12 months was 68.5 per 1,000 residents and was 24.8% lower than the Bulwell Forest average (91.1 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 37.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stanstead Avenue (NG5 5BL), the main crime hotspot is near Abbotsbury Close. Police recorded 55 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bulwell Forest| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ardleigh Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ardleigh Close | Under investigation |
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