Total Crime Rate
47.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spire Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse , and the 159th 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 Spire Close (NG17 9JS) in the last 12 months was 47.7 per 1,000 residents and was 37.0% lower than the Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse average (75.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 37.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Spire Close (NG17 9JS), the main crime hotspot is near Thorneywood Avenue. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arthur Green Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Greenhill Lane | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larkfield Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Main Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Skegby Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Swifts View | Under investigation |
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