Total Crime Rate
14.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Philip Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Rainworth North & Rufford , and the 39th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Philip Close (NG21 0GB) in the last 12 months was 14.2 per 1,000 residents and was 83.1% lower than the Rainworth North & Rufford average (84.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Philip Close (NG21 0GB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Mansfield Road, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Denbigh Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Rainworth North & Rufford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lime Tree Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Emerald Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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