Total Crime Rate
24.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wavell Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Worksop North , and the 74th lowest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
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 Wavell Close (S81 7RL) in the last 12 months was 24.4 per 1,000 residents and was 54.2% lower than the Worksop North average (53.3 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 Vehicle crime with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wavell Close (S81 7RL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Celtic Fields, where police recorded 30 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stillwell Gardens (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Worksop North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Celtic Fields | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Roundhouse Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heath Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heath Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Roundhouse Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Roundhouse Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Red Admiral Road | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lerwick Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lynchet Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lynchet Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Stirling Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stillwell Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Celtic Fields | — |
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