Crime Rate in Jacksdale & Westwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Jacksdale & Westwood

The total recorded crimes in Jacksdale & Westwood, Ashfield, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Jacksdale & Westwood crime rate of 6.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Jacksdale & Westwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Providence Road with total crimes: 2
  • Barrows Hill Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Sedgwick Street 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 May 2025 the Jacksdale & Westwood has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 6.41 ranking 22th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Jacksdale & Westwood)CrimesRank (Jacksdale & Westwood)CrimesRank (Jacksdale & Westwood)
Hucknall Central117 21,459 11,416 1
Carsic137 11,143 2870 3
Greenwood & Summit113 3983 31,048 2
Leamington59 10738 5688 4
Skegby101 5953 4615 7
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse103 4704 6594 8
Hucknall West69 7613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New Cross66 8657 9630 6
Hucknall South86 6680 7398 12
Hucknall North66 9679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley44 11652 10498 10
Selston38 12463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal26 15278 15360 13
Abbey Hill34 13285 13216 18
Ashfields15 19282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland27 14270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood22 16270 16249 16
Kingsway19 17228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary's17 18216 19164 19
Larwood3 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood13 21141 21129 21

Jacksdale & Westwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
September 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20252
July 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Jacksdale & Westwood in May 2025

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

1. Providence Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Barrows Hill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Sedgwick Street (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
4. Dixie Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Selston Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Barker Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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