Total Crime Rate
96.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mornington Crescent area has the 8th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell , and the 81st highest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mornington Crescent (NG16 1QE) in the last 12 months was 96.1 per 1,000 residents and was 32.0% higher than the Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell average (72.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 36.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 433.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 75.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mornington Crescent (NG16 1QE), the main crime hotspot is near Newstead Way. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillingdon Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Knightsbridge Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillingdon Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillingdon Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillingdon Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Farringdon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Linby Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Silver Hill Close | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Knightsbridge Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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