Crime Rate in Hucknall West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall West

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall West, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall West crime rate of 3.80 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Hucknall West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rockwood Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Elm Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Dawlish Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Ashfield.

    • 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 areas in the Ashfield.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall West)CrimesRank (Hucknall West)CrimesRank (Hucknall West)
Hucknall CentralNA NA1,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & SummitNA NA983 31,048 2
CarsicNA NA1,143 2870 3
LeamingtonNA NA738 5688 4
SkegbyNA NA953 4615 7
Sutton Central & New CrossNA NA657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby WoodhouseNA NA704 6594 8
Hucknall SouthNA NA680 7398 12
Hucknall NorthNA NA679 8529 9
Huthwaite & BrierleyNA NA652 10498 10
SelstonNA NA463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & TeversalNA NA278 15360 13
Abbey HillNA NA285 13216 18
AshfieldsNA NA282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & PortlandNA NA270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow WoodNA NA270 16249 16
KingswayNA NA228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary'sNA NA216 19164 19
Jacksdale & WestwoodNA NA135 22139 20
LarwoodNA NA144 20109 22
UnderwoodNA NA141 21129 21
The DalesNA NA105 23104 23

Hucknall West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 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 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20268
December 20256
November 20259
October 20257
September 202511
August 202511
July 202512
June 202521
May 20258
April 20256
March 202519
February 20256

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
July 20251
May 20252
March 20252

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202625
December 202518
November 202519
October 202517
September 202528
August 202522
July 202525
June 202518
May 202531
April 202521
March 202523
February 202523

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20269
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20255
August 20251
July 20252
June 20254
March 20251

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20267
December 20256
November 20256
October 20252
September 20255
August 20257
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20258
November 20254
October 20252
September 20256
August 20255
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 202514
August 20253
July 202510
June 202511
May 20259
April 20253
March 202517
February 20255

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20256
September 20254
August 20255
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20257
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20255
June 20251
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20252
August 20252
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Hucknall West in February 2026

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

1. Rockwood Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
2. Elm Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
3. Dawlish Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Briar Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Tennyson Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Nixon Rise (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Edward Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Willow Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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