Total Crime Rate
73.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Russell Drive area has the 13th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East , and the 380th lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Russell Drive (NG8 2BD) in the last 12 months was 73.9 per 1,000 residents and was 17.0% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 33.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Russell Drive (NG8 2BD), the main crime hotspot is near Pembury Road. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 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 | Other crime | Ewell Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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