Crime Rates at Buxton Close, Nottingham, NG5 9RN

Buxton Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bulwell Forest , and the 226th 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 Buxton Close (NG5 9RN) in the last 12 months was 46.1 per 1,000 residents and was 49.4% lower than the Bulwell Forest average (91.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Buxton Close (NG5 9RN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Duffield Crescent, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Albert Ball Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.