Total Crime Rate
71.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
41.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Lindhurst , and the 151st highest crime rate of 317 local areas in Mansfield .
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 The Close (NG21 0DF) in the last 12 months was 71.2 per 1,000 residents and was 73.7% higher than the Lindhurst average (41.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 120.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 41.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 120.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Close (NG21 0DF), the main crime hotspot is near Helmsley Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mansfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Helmsley Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Helmsley Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Helmsley Road | Local resolution |
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