Crime Rate in Hucknall Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall Central

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall Central, Ashfield, UK in January 2026 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall Central crime rate of 6.75 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 Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
Hucknall Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • High Street with total crimes: 10
  • Brookside 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 January 2026 the Hucknall Central has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 6.75 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)CrimesRank (Hucknall Central)
Greenwood & Summit97 3983 31,048 2
Carsic103 21,143 2870 3
Leamington62 7738 5688 4
Skegby94 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West67 6613 11637 5
Hucknall South76 5680 7398 12
Sutton Central & New Cross45 11657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse58 8704 6594 8
Hucknall North55 10679 8529 9
Kirkby Cross & Portland57 9270 17258 15
Huthwaite & Brierley41 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal27 14278 15360 13
Abbey Hill20 18285 13216 18
Kingsway31 13228 18238 17
Ashfields21 17282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's19 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood10 21135 22139 20
Larwood10 22144 20109 22
Underwood16 20141 21129 21
The Dales9 23105 23104 23

Hucknall Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202530
November 202523
October 202515
September 202523
August 202520
July 202535
June 202518
May 202528
April 202526
March 202529
February 202546

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202634
December 202516
November 202537
October 202519
September 202519
August 202525
July 202539
June 202523
May 202521
April 202524
March 202527
February 202522

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20257
November 202515
October 20257
September 202511
August 20255
July 202513
June 20258
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202533
November 202542
October 202546
September 202537
August 202529
July 202546
June 202527
May 202534
April 202535
March 202540
February 202531

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20252
November 20254
October 20255
September 20257
August 20254
July 202510
June 20255
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
July 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20259
November 20255
October 20253
September 20257
August 20256
July 20254
June 20259
May 20257
April 202513
March 20256
February 202517

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20257
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
June 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 202510
October 202511
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20255
October 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Hucknall Central in January 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. High Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Brookside (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Vine Terrace (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Bolsover Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Redmile Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Quarry Dale (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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