Crime Rate in Hucknall Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall Central

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall Central, Ashfield, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall Central crime rate of 5.85 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Hucknall Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Redmile Close with total crimes: 10
  • Vine Terrace with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Hucknall Central has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 5.85 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)
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
Hucknall West69 7613 11637 5
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 Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202524
March 202527
February 202522
January 202520
December 202479
November 20242
October 20241
September 20247
August 202428
July 202434

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 20256
February 202517
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202535
March 202540
February 202531
January 202538
December 202430
November 202427
October 202429
September 202423
August 202435
July 202428

A total of 309 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202526
March 202529
February 202546
January 202524
December 202420
November 202418
October 202429
September 202425
August 202425
July 202439

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 202413
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 202410
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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
August 20242

High Crime Locations Hucknall Central in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
2. Redmile Close (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Vine Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
4. High Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Brookside (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bolsover Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Morven Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
10. Baker Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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