Crime Rate in Skegby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skegby

The total recorded crimes in Skegby, Ashfield, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skegby crime rate of 4.03 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
Skegby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • Lakeside View with total crimes: 13
  • Blackmires Way with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Skegby has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 4.03 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashfield)CrimesRank (Ashfield)CrimesRank (Ashfield)
Hucknall Central142 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit108 3983 31,048 2
Carsic114 21,143 2870 3
Leamington63 8738 5688 4
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse101 4704 6594 8
Hucknall West78 5613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New Cross53 10657 9630 6
Hucknall South70 7680 7398 12
Hucknall North55 9679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley46 11652 10498 10
Selston40 12463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal26 15278 15360 13
Abbey Hill32 13285 13216 18
Ashfields14 18282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland26 14270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood12 20270 16249 16
Kingsway19 16228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary's18 17216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood13 19135 22139 20
Larwood6 22144 20109 22
Underwood5 23141 21129 21
The Dales12 21105 23104 23

Skegby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (70 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 202510
December 20242
November 20249
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 202418
May 20247
March 20243

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20259
January 20259
December 202414
October 20241
September 20244
August 202419
July 202421
May 20243
March 20246

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202523
January 202529
December 202436
November 202423
October 202433
September 202424
August 202426
July 202438
June 202456
May 202426
March 202429

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20242
September 20243
August 202414
July 20247
June 202418
May 20246
March 20245

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20243

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20247
June 20246
March 20241

A total of 252 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202521
January 202527
December 20244
November 202417
October 20246
September 20248
August 202417
July 202426
June 202470
May 202422
March 202421

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Skegby in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Lakeside View (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Blackmires Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Merlin Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Forest Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Legion Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Buttery Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Barker Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shepherds Oak (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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