Total Crime Rate
37.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Brinsley , and the 166th lowest crime rate of 366 local areas in Broxtowe .
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 Church Lane (NG16 5AB) in the last 12 months was 37.3 per 1,000 residents and was 9.1% higher than the Brinsley average (34.2 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 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (NG16 5AB), the main crime hotspot is near Walters Avenue. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brinsley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clinton Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clinton Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Church Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kings Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walters Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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