BESTWOOD PARK DRIVE, NG5 5QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NG5 5QS

BESTWOOD PARK DRIVE, NG5 5QS, Nottingham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This NG5 5QS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NG5 postcode area, which has experienced 670 crimes and a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NG5 5QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NG5 5QS, encompassing approximately 3974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

NG5 5QS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Crossfield Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Heatherington Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Shoreswood Close with total crimes: 3

BESTWOOD PARK DRIVE, NG5 5QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.29-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.01-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-55.56%
Burglary21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.32-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.77-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson72.26250.00%
Public order41.76-33.33%
Other crime31.010.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.821500.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.03-6.25%
Public order63.77500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-87.50%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.83128.57%
Criminal damage and arson84.0333.33%
Other theft82.01700.00%
Other crime52.01400.00%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Burglary20.50-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.55-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7620.00%
Burglary51.510.00%
Public order41.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-83.33%
Drugs30.75200.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1810.32157.14%
Violence and sexual offences104.5342.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.5225.00%
Public order41.2633.33%
Other theft31.01-25.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.55600.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.76-46.15%
Other theft41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-50.00%
Public order31.01-40.00%
Other crime20.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.2760.00%
Public order52.0166.67%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Other crime41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.8230.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.27900.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5225.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.520.00%
Burglary41.010.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202415
June 202416
May 20247
March 202410
February 20247
January 202413
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20245
May 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202416
June 20241
May 20243
March 202418
February 20247
January 20241
November 202310
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NG5 5QS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crossfield Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Heatherington Gardens
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shoreswood Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Treegarth Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kyle View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Weetman Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lytham Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Whitton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lockwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Plantation Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Rose Ash Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Winscale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Owsthorpe Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Prendwick Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1