Total Crime Rate
22.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
5.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Middleton Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Jacksdale & Westwood , and the 67th lowest crime rate of 430 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 Middleton Close (NG16 6RS) in the last 12 months was 22.1 per 1,000 residents and was 49.0% lower than the Jacksdale & Westwood average (43.3 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 , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 100.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Middleton Close (NG16 6RS), the main crime hotspot is near Portland Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Selston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Melbourne Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Friars Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Holland Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Upper Mexborough Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Soverign Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hardwick Drive | Under investigation |
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