Total Crime Rate
48.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Harebell Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Kingsway , and the 161st 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 Harebell Close (NG17 8RR) in the last 12 months was 48.2 per 1,000 residents and was 30.0% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 25.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harebell Close (NG17 8RR), the main crime hotspot is near Halfmoon Drive. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kingsway| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Sorrel Drive | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Harebell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Primula Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Primula Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spring Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Robin Down Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bingley Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Halfmoon Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halfmoon Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halfmoon Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halfmoon Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Halfmoon Drive | Under investigation |
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