Total Crime Rate
52.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Street area has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Kingsway , and the 174th 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 Street (NG17 8LA) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 23.6% lower than the Kingsway average (68.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Street (NG17 8LA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Old Chapel Close, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Rectory Lane (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Kingsway| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor House Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rectory Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Chapel Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Old Chapel Close | Under investigation |
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