Total Crime Rate
32.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thistle Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Eastwood Hilltop , and the 146th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
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 Thistle Close (NG16 2DD) in the last 12 months was 32.5 per 1,000 residents and was 63.8% lower than the Eastwood Hilltop average (89.6 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 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 233.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 29.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 233.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thistle Close (NG16 2DD), the main crime hotspot is near The Heath. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Eastwood Hilltop| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Heath | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Acorn Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Garner Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tyrian Street | Under investigation |
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