Total Crime Rate
23.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Christopher Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Lenton & Wollaton East , and the 86th lowest crime rate of 939 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 Christopher Close (NG8 2AX) in the last 12 months was 23.0 per 1,000 residents and was 74.1% lower than the Lenton & Wollaton East average (89.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Christopher Close (NG8 2AX), the main crime hotspot is near Crawford Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lenton & Wollaton East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wingate Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Far Rye | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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