Total Crime Rate
26.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alfreton Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum , and the 109th 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 Alfreton Road (NG7 3NG) in the last 12 months was 26.7 per 1,000 residents and was 84.7% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average (175.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alfreton Road (NG7 3NG), the main crime hotspot is near Cottage Terrace. Police recorded 155 crimes here, including 75 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hyson Green & Arboretum| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St Helen'S Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wellington Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Newdigate Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moorgate Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cottage Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cottage Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cottage Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Moorgate Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cottage Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gamble Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cottage Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Holden Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cottage Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wellington Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tunnel Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Thoroton Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Thoroton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Thoroton Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Thoroton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Western Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wellington Villas | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Holden Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holden Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Highurst Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Portland Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | St Helen'S Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | St Helen'S Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Helen'S Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Stoneleigh Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Tennis Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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