Crime Rate in Hucknall Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall Central

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall Central, Ashfield, UK in July 2025 are around 164 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall Central crime rate of 8.20 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (70.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (69.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (94.44% increase)
Hucknall Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redmile Close with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Vine Terrace 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 July 2025 the Hucknall Central has recorded 164 crimes with crime rate of 8.20 ranking 1th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)
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 South66 9680 7398 12
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 Central 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202527
May 202534
April 202535
March 202540
February 202531
January 202538
December 202430
November 202427
October 202429

A total of 258 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202523
May 202521
April 202524
March 202527
February 202522
January 202520
December 202479
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202518
May 202528
April 202526
March 202529
February 202546
January 202524
December 202420
November 202418
October 202429

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 202413
October 202410

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20257
April 202513
March 20256
February 202517
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 20243

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 202410
November 20247
October 20244

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242

High Crime Locations Hucknall Central in July 2025

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

1. Redmile Close (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Vine Terrace (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Brookside (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Truman Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1

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