Crime Rates at Western Boulevard, Nottingham, NG8 5GN

Western Boulevard area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Hyson Green & Arboretum , and the 382nd lowest crime rate of 934 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 Western Boulevard (NG8 5GN) in the last 12 months was 79.8 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% lower than the Hyson Green & Arboretum average (190.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 45.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Western Boulevard (NG8 5GN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 50 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Western Boulevard (11 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.