Crime Rate in Hucknall West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall West

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall West, Ashfield, UK in July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall West crime rate of 4.51 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 West, encompassing approximately 15,282 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Hucknall West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • 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 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 July 2025 the Hucknall West has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 4.51 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall West)CrimesRank (Hucknall West)CrimesRank (Hucknall West)
Hucknall Central164 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit107 2983 31,048 2
Carsic87 51,143 2870 3
Skegby105 3953 4615 7
Leamington75 7738 5688 4
Sutton Central & New Cross87 4657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse77 6704 6594 8
Hucknall South66 9680 7398 12
Hucknall North53 10679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley50 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal52 11278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 17285 13216 18
Kirkby Cross & Portland32 13270 17258 15
Ashfields27 14282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Kingsway13 20228 18238 17
The Dales21 18105 23104 23
Sutton St Mary's14 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood11 22135 22139 20
Larwood11 21144 20109 22
Underwood10 23141 21129 21

Hucknall West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202521
May 20258
April 20256
March 202519
February 20256
January 202513
December 202412

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202518
May 202531
April 202521
March 202523
February 202523
January 202523
December 202416
November 202417
October 202413

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20257
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20259
April 20253
March 202517
February 20255
January 202516
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
July 20251
May 20252
March 20252
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hucknall West in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting10
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Rockwood Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Elm Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Eastwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Kingsway Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Mustang Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Abbots Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Totnes Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Edward Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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