Total Crime Rate
58.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Danes Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Daybrook , and the 128th highest 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 Danes Close (NG5 8NU) in the last 12 months was 58.2 per 1,000 residents and was 48.6% lower than the Daybrook average (113.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -85.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 41.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Danes Close (NG5 8NU), the main crime hotspot is near Bestwood Lodge Drive. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Daybrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hanworth Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Stinsford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Stinsford Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bestwood Lodge Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bestwood Lodge Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Supermarket | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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