Total Crime Rate
28.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Brancaster Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Basford , and the 108th lowest crime rate of 934 local areas in Nottingham .
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 Brancaster Close (NG6 8SL) in the last 12 months was 28.8 per 1,000 residents and was 74.5% lower than the Basford average (113.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brancaster Close (NG6 8SL), the main crime hotspot is near The Cliff. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Nottingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Neston Drive | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Silver Birch Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Silver Birch Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Cinderhill Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Japonica Drive | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Anford Close | Under investigation |
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