Total Crime Rate
23.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cantrell Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Bulwell Forest , and the 86th 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 Cantrell Road (NG6 9HJ) in the last 12 months was 23.0 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cantrell Road (NG6 9HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Lema Close. Police recorded 48 crimes here, including 25 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 | Northolme Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Carlisle Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bancroft Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bancroft Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bancroft Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Broomhill Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Broomhill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edgware Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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