Total Crime Rate
33.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Jacksdale & Westwood , and the 107th 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 Lane (NG16 6FD) in the last 12 months was 33.9 per 1,000 residents and was 29.5% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (NG16 6FD), the main crime hotspot is near Valentine Avenue. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 18 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 | Grundy Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Valentine Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Valentine Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Valentine Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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