Crime Rate in Hucknall West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall West

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall West, Ashfield, UK in March 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall West crime rate of 5.10 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 West, encompassing approximately 15,282 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
Hucknall West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Totnes Close with total crimes: 7
  • Rockwood Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hucknall West?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Hucknall West reported a higher crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 613 crimes compared to 525. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hucknall West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hucknall West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashfield average, with 637 crimes compared to 461. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hucknall West witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hucknall West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hucknall West has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 5.10 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Hucknall West crimes were 613. The crime rate of Hucknall West in 2024 was 40.11 (year) or 3.34 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hucknall West were around 637 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.68 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashfield)CrimesRank (Ashfield)CrimesRank (Ashfield)
Hucknall Central142 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit108 3983 31,048 2
Carsic114 21,143 2870 3
Leamington63 8738 5688 4
Skegby76 6953 4615 7
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse101 4704 6594 8
Sutton Central & New Cross53 10657 9630 6
Hucknall South70 7680 7398 12
Hucknall North55 9679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley46 11652 10498 10
Selston40 12463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal26 15278 15360 13
Abbey Hill32 13285 13216 18
Ashfields14 18282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland26 14270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood12 20270 16249 16
Kingsway19 16228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary's18 17216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood13 19135 22139 20
Larwood6 22144 20109 22
Underwood5 23141 21129 21
The Dales12 21105 23104 23

Hucknall West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20256
January 202513
December 202412
September 202412
August 202420
July 202417
June 20244
March 202420

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202523
January 202523
December 202416
November 202417
October 202413
September 202411
August 202415
July 202418
June 202436
May 202417
March 202421

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
March 20247

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
March 20243

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

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20255
January 202516
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248
March 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
March 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hucknall West in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Totnes Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Rockwood Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Rushcliffe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Elm Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Edward Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodlands Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rockwood Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Felley Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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