Crime Rate in Hucknall West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hucknall West

The total recorded crimes in Hucknall West, Ashfield, UK in April 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hucknall West crime rate of 3.34 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-68.42% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Hucknall West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket 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 April 2025 the Hucknall West has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 7th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hucknall West)CrimesRank (Hucknall West)CrimesRank (Hucknall West)
Hucknall Central133 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit103 3983 31,048 2
Carsic107 21,143 2870 3
Leamington44 10738 5688 4
Skegby90 4953 4615 7
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse71 5704 6594 8
Sutton Central & New Cross51 8657 9630 6
Hucknall North56 6679 8529 9
Hucknall South49 9680 7398 12
Huthwaite & Brierley37 11652 10498 10
Selston29 13463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal31 12278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 16285 13216 18
Ashfields23 14282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland19 17270 17258 15
Kingsway23 15228 18238 17
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood18 18270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's14 21216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood16 19135 22139 20
Larwood7 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood10 22141 21129 21

Hucknall West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
April 202521
March 202523
February 202523
January 202523
December 202416
November 202417
October 202413
September 202411
August 202415
July 202418
June 202436
May 202417

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202517
February 20255
January 202516
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 202412
May 20248

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

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 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 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 20 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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 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

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 April 2025

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

1. Elm Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Lancaster Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Ashurst Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Meteor Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lovesey Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Briar Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Elizabeth Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Little Wood Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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