Crime Rate in Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse

The total recorded crimes in Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse, Ashfield, UK in July 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse crime rate of 13.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse, encompassing approximately 5,877 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Little Oak Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Salmon Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Thorneywood Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse?

To understand the safety of Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse, we need to analyze Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse reported a higher crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 704 crimes compared to 525. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashfield average, with 594 crimes compared to 461. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 13.10 ranking 6th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse crimes were 704. The crime rate of Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse in 2024 was 119.78 (year) or 9.98 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse were around 594 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.07 (year) or 8.42 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse)
Hucknall Central164 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit107 2983 31,048 2
Carsic87 51,143 2870 3
Skegby105 3953 4615 7
Leamington75 7738 5688 4
Sutton Central & New Cross87 4657 9630 6
Hucknall West69 8613 11637 5
Hucknall South66 9680 7398 12
Hucknall North53 10679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley50 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal52 11278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 17285 13216 18
Kirkby Cross & Portland32 13270 17258 15
Ashfields27 14282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Kingsway13 20228 18238 17
The Dales21 18105 23104 23
Sutton St Mary's14 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood11 22135 22139 20
Larwood11 21144 20109 22
Underwood10 23141 21129 21

Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
March 20254
January 202511
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 202512
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202515
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202531
May 202544
April 202528
March 202560
February 202523
January 202514
December 202433
November 202427
October 202432

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20259
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202523
May 20257
April 202515
March 20257
February 202517
January 202515
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse postcode area is presented below.

1. Little Oak Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3
2. Salmon Lane (Map)
Total9
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Thorneywood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Maid Marian Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Annesley Cutting (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Scotts Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Stonechurch View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Glebe Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Swifts View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Mattley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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