Crime Rate in Larwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Larwood

The total recorded crimes in Larwood, Ashfield, UK in April 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Larwood crime rate of 2.02 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 Larwood, encompassing approximately 3,457 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Larwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Searwood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Wentworth Road with total crimes: 1
  • Summerfield Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Larwood?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Larwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 144 crimes compared to 525.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Larwood recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Larwood had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 109 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Larwood recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Larwood Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Larwood has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 2.02 ranking 23th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Larwood crimes were 144. The crime rate of Larwood in 2024 was 41.65 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Larwood were around 109 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.53 (year) or 2.63 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Larwood)CrimesRank (Larwood)CrimesRank (Larwood)
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
Hucknall West51 7613 11637 5
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
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood10 22141 21129 21

Larwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
August 20248
July 20245

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Larwood in April 2025

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

1. Searwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wentworth Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Summerfield Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Frederick Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Adams Park Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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