Total Crime Rate
102.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mansfield Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bestwood St Albans , and the 64th highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mansfield Road (NG5 8LW) in the last 12 months was 102.7 per 1,000 residents and was 26.8% higher 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 44.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 160.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mansfield Road (NG5 8LW), 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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