Crime Rate in Skegby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skegby

The total recorded crimes in Skegby, Ashfield, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skegby 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 Skegby, encompassing approximately 18,858 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (19.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
Skegby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lakeside View with total crimes: 24
  • Hospital with total crimes: 20
  • Blackmires Way with total crimes: 14

How safe is Skegby?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Skegby reported a higher crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 953 crimes compared to 525. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Skegby witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Skegby experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashfield average, with 615 crimes compared to 461. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Skegby witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, Skegby has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Skegby Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Skegby has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 5th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Skegby crimes were 953. The crime rate of Skegby in 2024 was 50.53 (year) or 4.21 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skegby were around 615 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.61 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skegby)CrimesRank (Skegby)CrimesRank (Skegby)
Hucknall Central117 21,459 11,416 1
Carsic137 11,143 2870 3
Greenwood & Summit113 3983 31,048 2
Leamington59 10738 5688 4
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
Jacksdale & Westwood9 22135 22139 20
Larwood3 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood13 21141 21129 21

Skegby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202520
March 202517
February 20259
January 20259
December 202414
October 20241
September 20244
August 202419
July 202421

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202531
March 202533
February 202523
January 202529
December 202436
November 202423
October 202433
September 202424
August 202426
July 202438

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20242
September 20243
August 202414
July 20247

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 202510
December 20242
November 20249
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20247

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202513
February 202521
January 202527
December 20244
November 202417
October 20246
September 20248
August 202417
July 202426

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
July 20243

High Crime Locations Skegby in May 2025

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

1. Lakeside View (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Blackmires Way (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Lound House Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Leyton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Rosemont Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Meden Bank (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elder Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Birchwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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