Crime Rate in Hucknall West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall West

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall West, Ashfield, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall West crime rate of 4.51 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 West, encompassing approximately 15,282 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Hucknall West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Mustang Close with total crimes: 5
  • Little Wood Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hucknall West?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Hucknall West reported a higher crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 613 crimes compared to 525. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hucknall West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Hucknall West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashfield average, with 637 crimes compared to 461. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hucknall West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hucknall West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hucknall West has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.51 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hucknall West crimes were 613. The crime rate of Hucknall West in 2024 was 40.11 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hucknall West were around 637 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.68 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall West)CrimesRank (Hucknall West)CrimesRank (Hucknall West)
Hucknall Central117 21,459 11,416 1
Carsic137 11,143 2870 3
Greenwood & Summit113 3983 31,048 2
Leamington59 10738 5688 4
Skegby101 5953 4615 7
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse103 4704 6594 8
Sutton Central & New Cross66 8657 9630 6
Hucknall South86 6680 7398 12
Hucknall North66 9679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley44 11652 10498 10
Selston38 12463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal26 15278 15360 13
Abbey Hill34 13285 13216 18
Ashfields15 19282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland27 14270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood22 16270 16249 16
Kingsway19 17228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary's17 18216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood9 22135 22139 20
Larwood3 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood13 21141 21129 21

Hucknall West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 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 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202519
February 20256
January 202513
December 202412
September 202412
August 202420
July 202417

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202521
March 202523
February 202523
January 202523
December 202416
November 202417
October 202413
September 202411
August 202415
July 202418

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 202517
February 20255
January 202516
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Hucknall West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Mustang Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Little Wood Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Ashurst Grove (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kingsway Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Totnes Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Briar Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Felley Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ruffs Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Edward Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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