Crime Rate in Hucknall Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall Central

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall Central, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall Central crime rate of 6.40 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 Hucknall Central, encompassing approximately 20,005 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
Hucknall Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is Hucknall Central?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Hucknall Central reported a higher crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 1,459 crimes compared to 525. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hucknall Central witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Hucknall Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashfield average, with 1,416 crimes compared to 461. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hucknall Central witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, Hucknall Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hucknall Central Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Hucknall Central crimes were 1,459. The crime rate of Hucknall Central in 2024 was 72.93 (year) or 6.08 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hucknall Central were around 1,416 crimes with yearly crime rate of 70.78 (year) or 5.90 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)
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
Annesley & Kirkby WoodhouseNA NA704 6594 8
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

Hucknall Central 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202634
December 202516
November 202537
October 202519
September 202519
August 202525
July 202539
June 202523
May 202521
April 202524
March 202527
February 202522

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20254
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20252
November 20254
October 20255
September 20257
August 20254
July 202510
June 20255
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20254
November 20255
October 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202637
January 202628
December 202533
November 202542
October 202546
September 202537
August 202529
July 202546
June 202527
May 202534
April 202535
March 202540
February 202531

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202611
December 20257
November 202515
October 20257
September 202511
August 20255
July 202513
June 20258
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20252
November 202510
October 202511
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20259
November 20255
October 20253
September 20257
August 20256
July 20254
June 20259
May 20257
April 202513
March 20256
February 202517

A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202632
December 202530
November 202523
October 202515
September 202523
August 202520
July 202535
June 202518
May 202528
April 202526
March 202529
February 202546

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20252
November 20257
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
June 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
July 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Hucknall Central in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hucknall Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. High Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
5. Vine Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
6. Coupe Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons1
7. Brookside (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Woodstock Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bolsover Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2

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