Crime Rate in Selston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Selston

The total recorded crimes in Selston, Ashfield, UK in April 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Selston crime rate of 5.36 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Selston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Green Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space 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 April 2025 the Selston has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 13th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Selston)CrimesRank (Selston)CrimesRank (Selston)
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
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
Larwood7 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood10 22141 21129 21

Selston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20259
December 20249
November 20241
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
May 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 202425
November 202411
October 20247
September 202413
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 202422
November 202413
October 202421
September 20249
August 202412
July 202414
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Selston in April 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Green Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Rawson Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Alma Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. St Michaels View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Victoria Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Derwent Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wilde Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Peach Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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