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 February 2026 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse crime rate of 8.51 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salmon Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Maid Marian Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse)
Hucknall CentralNA NA1,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & SummitNA NA983 31,048 2
CarsicNA NA1,143 2870 3
LeamingtonNA NA738 5688 4
SkegbyNA NA953 4615 7
Hucknall WestNA NA613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New CrossNA NA657 9630 6
Hucknall SouthNA NA680 7398 12
Hucknall NorthNA NA679 8529 9
Huthwaite & BrierleyNA NA652 10498 10
SelstonNA NA463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & TeversalNA NA278 15360 13
Abbey HillNA NA285 13216 18
AshfieldsNA NA282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & PortlandNA NA270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow WoodNA NA270 16249 16
KingswayNA NA228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary'sNA NA216 19164 19
Jacksdale & WestwoodNA NA135 22139 20
LarwoodNA NA144 20109 22
UnderwoodNA NA141 21129 21
The DalesNA NA105 23104 23

Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202631
December 202522
November 202522
October 202543
September 202524
August 202532
July 202532
June 202531
May 202544
April 202528
March 202560
February 202523

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20251
November 20254
October 20256
September 20258
July 20252
June 20251
May 20259
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202615
December 20258
November 202510
October 202521
September 202514
August 202523
July 202512
June 202523
May 20257
April 202515
March 20257
February 202517

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20256
November 20259
October 202511
August 20252
July 202510
June 20255
May 202515
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20258
June 20254
May 202512
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20251
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20254
November 20251
September 20253
August 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
February 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
August 20254
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
November 20253
October 202510
September 20251
August 20251
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
July 20251
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
August 202513
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
March 20254

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse in February 2026

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

1. Salmon Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Maid Marian Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Stonechurch View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Swifts View (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Newstead Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sherwood Dene (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Reform Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Priory Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Derby Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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