Total Crime Rate
48.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Main Street area has the 17th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell , and the 163rd highest 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 Main Street (NG16 2QU) in the last 12 months was 48.3 per 1,000 residents and was 33.7% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -87.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Main Street (NG16 2QU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Lane, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Station Road (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Croft Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Awsworth Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Douglas Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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