Total Crime Rate
29.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mansfield Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bestwood St Albans , and the 141st 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 Mansfield Road (NG5 8JE) in the last 12 months was 29.3 per 1,000 residents and was 63.8% lower than the Bestwood St Albans average (81.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 160.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mansfield Road (NG5 8JE), the main crime hotspot is near Birch Lea. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bestwood St Albans| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Stanhope Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Goodwood Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Monsell Drive | Under investigation |
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