Total Crime Rate
38.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Russell Drive area has the 18th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East , and the 181st 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 Russell Drive (NG8 2BA) in the last 12 months was 38.4 per 1,000 residents and was 56.9% lower than the Lenton & Wollaton East average (89.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Russell Drive (NG8 2BA), the main crime hotspot is near Liddell Grove. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lenton & Wollaton East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tranby Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Coach Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Old Coach Road | Local resolution |
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