Crime Rate in Hucknall South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall South

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall South, Ashfield, UK in April 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall South crime rate of 4.84 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Hucknall South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cavendish Close with total crimes: 5
  • Broomhill Road 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 April 2025 the Hucknall South has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 4.84 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall South)CrimesRank (Hucknall South)CrimesRank (Hucknall South)
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
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse71 5704 6594 8
Sutton Central & New Cross51 8657 9630 6
Hucknall North56 6679 8529 9
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

Hucknall South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202517
February 202514
January 202520
December 202418
November 202424
October 202417
September 202423
August 202417
July 202414
June 202434
May 202423

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511
January 20259
December 202410
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 202413
July 20248
June 20242

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 202510
February 202510
January 20259
December 20244
November 20249
October 202415
September 202414
August 202425
July 202427
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202414

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 9 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 April 2025

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

1. Railway Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Broomhill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Whyburn Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Goodall Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Winifred Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Betts Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
8. Orchid Croft (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Millbank Place (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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