Crime Rate in Huthwaite & Brierley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Huthwaite & Brierley

The total recorded crimes in Huthwaite & Brierley, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Huthwaite & Brierley crime rate of 6.47 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 Huthwaite & Brierley, encompassing approximately 7,421 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (92.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Huthwaite & Brierley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • High Hazles Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Clegg Hill Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Huthwaite & Brierley?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Huthwaite & Brierley reported a higher crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 652 crimes compared to 525. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Huthwaite & Brierley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Huthwaite & Brierley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashfield average, with 498 crimes compared to 461. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Huthwaite & Brierley witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Huthwaite & Brierley Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Huthwaite & Brierley crimes were 652. The crime rate of Huthwaite & Brierley in 2024 was 87.85 (year) or 7.32 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Huthwaite & Brierley were around 498 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.10 (year) or 5.59 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Huthwaite & Brierley)CrimesRank (Huthwaite & Brierley)CrimesRank (Huthwaite & Brierley)
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
Hucknall WestNA NA613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New CrossNA NA657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby WoodhouseNA NA704 6594 8
Hucknall SouthNA NA680 7398 12
Hucknall NorthNA NA679 8529 9
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

Huthwaite & Brierley 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 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 Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 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 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 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 Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202614
December 202511
November 202523
October 202512
September 202519
August 202517
July 202518
June 202513
May 202514
April 202517
March 202511
February 202516

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20259
November 20257
October 20254
September 20255
August 20255
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20255
November 20254
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20257
June 20251
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 20257
November 20252
October 20254
September 20254
August 20255
July 202510
June 20258
May 20256
April 20258
March 202515
February 20257

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
March 20254
February 20256

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

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20251
November 20256
October 20253
September 20252
August 20254
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20253
September 20251
August 20253
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251

High Crime Locations Huthwaite & Brierley in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Huthwaite & Brierley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Hazles Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Clegg Hill Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Market Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Springwell Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barker Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Swanson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. B6026 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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