Crime Rate in Hucknall North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall North

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall North, Ashfield, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall North crime rate of 2.88 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 North, encompassing approximately 22,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hucknall North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byron Square with total crimes: 7
  • George Street with total crimes: 6
  • Palmer Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hucknall North?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Hucknall North reported a higher crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 679 crimes compared to 525. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hucknall North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Hucknall North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashfield average, with 529 crimes compared to 461. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hucknall North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hucknall North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hucknall North has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 9th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hucknall North crimes were 679. The crime rate of Hucknall North in 2024 was 29.60 (year) or 2.47 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hucknall North were around 529 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.06 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall North)CrimesRank (Hucknall North)CrimesRank (Hucknall North)
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
Hucknall West69 7613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New Cross66 8657 9630 6
Hucknall South86 6680 7398 12
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 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 (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 20254
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 20242
September 20243
August 202423
July 202420

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202520
February 202525
January 202526
December 202422
November 202426
October 202419
September 202417
August 202428
July 202418

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 202517
January 202510
December 20246
November 202410
September 20247
August 20248
July 202412

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20245
September 20242
July 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hucknall North in May 2025

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

1. Byron Square (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. George Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Palmer Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Albert Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Barbara Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Linby Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
8. Carlingford Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Linby Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Co-Operative Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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