Total Crime Rate
458.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brecon Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Rainworth North & Rufford , and the 9th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Newark and Sherwood .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Brecon Close (NG21 0HU) in the last 12 months was 458.5 per 1,000 residents and was 444.8% higher 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 212 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 230 (≈ 346.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 85.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 50.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brecon Close (NG21 0HU), the main crime hotspot is near The Fields. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rainworth North & Rufford| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Fields | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| 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 |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Brecon Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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