Total Crime Rate
6.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Skelwith Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Abbey , and the 24th lowest crime rate of 372 local areas in Rushcliffe .
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 Skelwith Close (NG2 6SH) in the last 12 months was 6.2 per 1,000 residents and was 86.6% lower than the Abbey average (46.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. Overall, crime levels by type were broadly flat compared to 2024, with no category showing a clear year-on-year rise or fall.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Skelwith Close (NG2 6SH), the main crime hotspot is near Herons Court. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Herons Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Braefell Close | Under investigation |
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