Total Crime Rate
37.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kent Avenue area has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Attenborough & Chilwell East , and the 168th 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 Kent Avenue (NG9 1HA) in the last 12 months was 37.5 per 1,000 residents and was 6.8% higher than the Attenborough & Chilwell East average (35.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kent Avenue (NG9 1HA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Wilmot Lane, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Vincent Avenue (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Attenborough & Chilwell East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wilmot Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Gloucester Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Robinet Road | — |
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