Total Crime Rate
3.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Smeath Road area has the lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Jacksdale & Westwood , and the lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
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 Smeath Road (NG16 5GU) in the last 12 months was 3.3 per 1,000 residents and was 93.2% lower than the Jacksdale & Westwood average (48.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Smeath Road (NG16 5GU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hankin Avenue, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near De Morgan Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Jacksdale & Westwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | De Morgan Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | De Morgan Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westbourne Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hankin Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hankin Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hankin Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Smalley Close | — |
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