Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Roland Avenue area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell , and the 85th lowest crime rate of 367 local areas in Broxtowe .
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 Roland Avenue (NG16 1BB) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 70.3% lower than the Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell average (73.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Roland Avenue (NG16 1BB), the main crime hotspot is near Woodhouse Way. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Wimbledon Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bloomsbury Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodhouse Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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