Total Crime Rate
140.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Prospect Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Abbey Hill , and the 82nd highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Prospect Close (NG17 7LF) in the last 12 months was 140.1 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% higher than the Abbey Hill average (88.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -65.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 64.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -23.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Prospect Close (NG17 7LF), the main crime hotspot is near David Street. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbey Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | David Street | Under investigation |
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