Crime Rate in Jacksdale & Westwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Jacksdale & Westwood

The total recorded crimes in Jacksdale & Westwood, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Jacksdale & Westwood crime rate of 7.83 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 Jacksdale & Westwood, encompassing approximately 1,404 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Jacksdale & Westwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Road with total crimes: 2
  • Francis Court with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Jacksdale & Westwood?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Jacksdale & Westwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 135 crimes compared to 525.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Jacksdale & Westwood recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Jacksdale & Westwood had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 139 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Jacksdale & Westwood recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, Jacksdale & Westwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Jacksdale & Westwood Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Jacksdale & Westwood crimes were 135. The crime rate of Jacksdale & Westwood in 2024 was 96.14 (year) or 8.01 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Jacksdale & Westwood were around 139 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.99 (year) or 8.25 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Jacksdale & Westwood)CrimesRank (Jacksdale & Westwood)CrimesRank (Jacksdale & Westwood)
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
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
LarwoodNA NA144 20109 22
UnderwoodNA NA141 21129 21
The DalesNA NA105 23104 23

Jacksdale & Westwood 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 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
December 20258
November 20254
October 20254
September 20256
August 20253
July 20253
June 20258
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
June 20255
May 20252
March 20252

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
August 20251
July 20252
April 20251

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
June 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20255
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Jacksdale & Westwood in February 2026

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

1. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Francis Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Edward Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Rutland Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Palmerston Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kitson Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Westdale Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cumberland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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