Total Crime Rate
20.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Riley Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ashfields , and the 52nd 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 Riley Close (NG17 2DZ) in the last 12 months was 20.8 per 1,000 residents and was 74.7% lower than the Ashfields average (82.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Riley Close (NG17 2DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Highfield Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashfields| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Highfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Alder Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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