Total Crime Rate
38.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Forge Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Beckingham , and the 130th lowest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
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 Old Forge Close (DN10 4DU) in the last 12 months was 38.3 per 1,000 residents and was 0.4% lower than the Beckingham average (38.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Forge Close (DN10 4DU), the main crime hotspot is near Minster Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beckingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Pinfold Lane | — |
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