Total Crime Rate
29.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Hill area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Jacksdale & Westwood , and the 95th 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 Church Hill (NG16 5QG) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 38.0% lower than the Jacksdale & Westwood average (48.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Hill (NG16 5QG), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Jacksdale & Westwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Francis Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Francis Court | Under investigation |
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