Total Crime Rate
26.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oakwood Drive area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum , and the 112th 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 Oakwood Drive (NG8 3LZ) in the last 12 months was 26.8 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 18.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -31.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakwood Drive (NG8 3LZ), the main crime hotspot is near Trentham Drive. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 27 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 | Anti-social behaviour | St Margarets Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Revesby Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Trentham Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Trentham Drive | Under investigation |
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