Total Crime Rate
6.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cator Lane area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Attenborough & Chilwell East , and the 15th 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 Cator Lane (NG9 4BB) in the last 12 months was 6.2 per 1,000 residents and was 82.3% lower than the Attenborough & Chilwell East average (35.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Cator Lane (NG9 4BB), the main crime hotspot is near Aldene Court. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Attenborough & Chilwell East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Aldene Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodland Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Twitchell | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | High Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Woodland Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Highgrove Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Farm Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aldene Court | Under investigation |
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