Total Crime Rate
37.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Babbington Lane area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell , and the 171st lowest crime rate of 366 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 Babbington Lane (NG16 2PT) in the last 12 months was 37.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.2% lower 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% 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 8 (≈ 23.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Babbington Lane (NG16 2PT), the main crime hotspot is near Tower Crescent. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Spring Hill | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spring Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Tower Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Tower Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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