Crime Rate in Hucknall South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall South

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall South, Ashfield, UK in January 2026 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall South crime rate of 7.51 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 South, encompassing approximately 10,120 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (76.47% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Hucknall South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whyburn Street with total crimes: 8
  • Chestnut Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Arden Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hucknall South?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Hucknall South reported a higher crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 680 crimes compared to 525. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hucknall South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Hucknall South had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 398 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hucknall South Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Hucknall South has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 7.51 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hucknall South crimes were 680. The crime rate of Hucknall South in 2024 was 67.19 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hucknall South were around 398 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.33 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall South)CrimesRank (Hucknall South)CrimesRank (Hucknall South)
Hucknall Central135 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit97 3983 31,048 2
Carsic103 21,143 2870 3
Leamington62 7738 5688 4
Skegby94 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West67 6613 11637 5
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
November 20255
October 20254
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20256
May 20258
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20254
November 20255
October 20257
September 20256
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202630
December 202517
November 202521
October 202522
September 202519
August 202519
July 202525
June 202519
May 202529
April 202518
March 202517
February 202514

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20253
November 20259
October 202510
September 202511
August 202512
July 202514
June 20256
May 20259
April 20258
March 20259
February 202511

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202510
November 20255
October 20256
September 20254
August 20251
July 20257
June 20256
May 202515
April 20252
March 202510
February 202510

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20256
September 20254
August 20254
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
November 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20255
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
June 20254
May 20254
March 20253

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
July 20252
March 20252

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20254
October 20255
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Hucknall South in January 2026

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

1. Whyburn Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Chestnut Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Arden Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Fir Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
5. Spruce Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
6. Orchid Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Crown Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
8. Shelton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Moor Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
10. Goodall Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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