Total Crime Rate
24.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Appledore Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Wollaton West , and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 939 local areas in Nottingham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Appledore Avenue (NG8 2RL) in the last 12 months was 24.2 per 1,000 residents and was 59.9% lower than the Wollaton West average (60.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Appledore Avenue (NG8 2RL), the main crime hotspot is near Romney Avenue. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wollaton West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wroxham Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ludlow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Charlotte Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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