Crime Rate in Hucknall South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall South

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall South, Ashfield, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall South crime rate of 6.52 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 South, encompassing approximately 10,120 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Hucknall South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whyburn Street with total crimes: 7
  • Fir Close with total crimes: 6
  • Betts Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hucknall South?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Hucknall South reported a higher crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 680 crimes compared to 525. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hucknall South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Hucknall South had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 398 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hucknall South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hucknall South has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 6.52 ranking 9th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hucknall South crimes were 680. The crime rate of Hucknall South in 2024 was 67.19 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hucknall South were around 398 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.33 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall South)CrimesRank (Hucknall South)CrimesRank (Hucknall South)
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
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse77 6704 6594 8
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

Hucknall South 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 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 20259
December 202410
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202519
May 202529
April 202518
March 202517
February 202514
January 202520
December 202418
November 202424
October 202417

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 20246

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202515
April 20252
March 202510
February 202510
January 20259
December 20244
November 20249
October 202415

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hucknall South in July 2025

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

1. Whyburn Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Fir Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Betts Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Broomhill Road (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chestnut Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Shelton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Rufford Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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