Total Crime Rate
16.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spellow Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Clifton, Newton and Churchover , and the 41st lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
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 Spellow Close (CV23 0GT) in the last 12 months was 16.6 per 1,000 residents and was 63.2% lower than the Clifton, Newton and Churchover average (45.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Spellow Close (CV23 0GT), the main crime hotspot is near Smithhill Place. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Clifton, Newton and Churchover| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Smithhill Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crowsfurlong | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fern Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Central Park Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Smithhill Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Smithhill Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Furlong | Under investigation |
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