Crime Rate in Selston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selston

The total recorded crimes in Selston, Ashfield, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selston crime rate of 4.43 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 Selston, encompassing approximately 5,413 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Selston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Hardwick Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Hobsic Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Selston?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Selston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 463 crimes compared to 525.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Selston had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 440 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Selston witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Selston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Selston has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 4.43 ranking 16th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Selston crimes were 463. The crime rate of Selston in 2024 was 85.53 (year) or 7.13 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Selston were around 440 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.28 (year) or 6.77 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Selston)CrimesRank (Selston)CrimesRank (Selston)
Hucknall Central164 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit107 2983 31,048 2
Carsic87 51,143 2870 3
Skegby105 3953 4615 7
Leamington75 7738 5688 4
Sutton Central & New Cross87 4657 9630 6
Hucknall West69 8613 11637 5
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse77 6704 6594 8
Hucknall South66 9680 7398 12
Hucknall North53 10679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley50 12652 10498 10
Stanton Hill & Teversal52 11278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 17285 13216 18
Kirkby Cross & Portland32 13270 17258 15
Ashfields27 14282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Kingsway13 20228 18238 17
The Dales21 18105 23104 23
Sutton St Mary's14 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood11 22135 22139 20
Larwood11 21144 20109 22
Underwood10 23141 21129 21

Selston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 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 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 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 (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202517
May 202512
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 202422
November 202413
October 202421

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 202425
November 202411
October 20247

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
December 20249
November 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Selston in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
2. Hardwick Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
3. Hobsic Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Nottingham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Windsor Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Oakham Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Middleton Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Penrose Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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