Crime Rate in Hucknall South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall South

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall South, Ashfield, UK in March 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall South crime rate of 6.92 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Hucknall South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whyburn Street with total crimes: 11
  • Goodall Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Winifred Street 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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Hucknall South has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 6.92 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashfield)CrimesRank (Ashfield)CrimesRank (Ashfield)
Hucknall Central142 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit108 3983 31,048 2
Carsic114 21,143 2870 3
Leamington63 8738 5688 4
Skegby76 6953 4615 7
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse101 4704 6594 8
Hucknall West78 5613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New Cross53 10657 9630 6
Hucknall North55 9679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley46 11652 10498 10
Selston40 12463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal26 15278 15360 13
Abbey Hill32 13285 13216 18
Ashfields14 18282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland26 14270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood12 20270 16249 16
Kingsway19 16228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary's18 17216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood13 19135 22139 20
Larwood6 22144 20109 22
Underwood5 23141 21129 21
The Dales12 21105 23104 23

Hucknall South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20259
December 202410
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 202413
July 20248
June 20242
March 202415

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 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
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246

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 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202514
January 202520
December 202418
November 202424
October 202417
September 202423
August 202417
July 202414
June 202434
May 202423
March 202413

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 20259
December 20244
November 20249
October 202415
September 202414
August 202425
July 202427
June 202432
May 202412
March 20247

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
March 202413

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 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
March 20243

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 March 2025

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

1. Whyburn Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Other theft1
2. Goodall Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Winifred Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Crown Street (Map)
Total4
Other theft3
Drugs1
5. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Arden Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Lilac Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chestnut Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Old Mill Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Brookfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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