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 April 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse crime rate of 12.08 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Oak Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Salmon Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Stonechurch View with total crimes: 6

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 April 2025 the Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 12.08 ranking 5th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse)CrimesRank (Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse)
Hucknall Central133 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit103 3983 31,048 2
Carsic107 21,143 2870 3
Leamington44 10738 5688 4
Skegby90 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West51 7613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New Cross51 8657 9630 6
Hucknall North56 6679 8529 9
Hucknall South49 9680 7398 12
Huthwaite & Brierley37 11652 10498 10
Selston29 13463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal31 12278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 16285 13216 18
Ashfields23 14282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland19 17270 17258 15
Kingsway23 15228 18238 17
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood18 18270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's14 21216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood16 19135 22139 20
Larwood7 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood10 22141 21129 21

Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 20257
February 202517
January 202515
December 20247
November 20248
October 20246
September 20241
August 202423
July 202419
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 202424
May 20241

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202528
March 202560
February 202523
January 202514
December 202433
November 202427
October 202432
September 202439
August 202427
July 202431
June 202466
May 202431

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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
August 20242
June 20248

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 202511
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse in April 2025

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

1. Little Oak Avenue (Map)
Total15
Burglary6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
2. Salmon Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Stonechurch View (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Mattley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Maid Marian Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Bentinck Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Swifts View (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
8. Newstead Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Hardstaff Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Beauvale Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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