Total Crime Rate
18.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dunvegan Drive area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bulwell Forest , and the 57th 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 Dunvegan Drive (NG5 5DW) in the last 12 months was 18.1 per 1,000 residents and was 80.1% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dunvegan Drive (NG5 5DW), the main crime hotspot is near Mccracken Close. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 7 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 | Other crime | Dunvegan Drive | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edinbane Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edinbane Close | Under investigation |
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