Crime Rate in Skegby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skegby

The total recorded crimes in Skegby, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skegby crime rate of 4.51 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Skegby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 28
  • Beechwood Close with total crimes: 9
  • Lakeside View 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 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Skegby)CrimesRank (Skegby)CrimesRank (Skegby)
Hucknall CentralNA NA1,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & SummitNA NA983 31,048 2
CarsicNA NA1,143 2870 3
LeamingtonNA NA738 5688 4
Hucknall WestNA NA613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New CrossNA NA657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby WoodhouseNA NA704 6594 8
Hucknall SouthNA NA680 7398 12
Hucknall NorthNA NA679 8529 9
Huthwaite & BrierleyNA NA652 10498 10
SelstonNA NA463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & TeversalNA NA278 15360 13
Abbey HillNA NA285 13216 18
AshfieldsNA NA282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & PortlandNA NA270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow WoodNA NA270 16249 16
KingswayNA NA228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary'sNA NA216 19164 19
Jacksdale & WestwoodNA NA135 22139 20
LarwoodNA NA144 20109 22
UnderwoodNA NA141 21129 21
The DalesNA NA105 23104 23

Skegby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20258
November 20255
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 20259
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257

A total of 416 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202646
January 202644
December 202529
November 202524
October 202534
September 202532
August 202534
July 202531
June 202518
May 202537
April 202531
March 202533
February 202523

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20269
December 20257
November 20254
October 202510
September 20256
August 202514
July 202515
June 202510
May 202515
April 202520
March 202517
February 20259

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20252
November 20255
October 20254
September 20253
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20255
November 20251
October 202515
September 20254
August 202510
July 20256
June 20256
May 202511
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20252
November 20255
October 20257
September 202510
August 202511
July 202510
June 20257
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
September 20252
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20267
December 20252
November 20251
October 20255
September 20252
August 20252
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 202515
November 20259
October 202510
September 202516
August 202511
July 202528
June 202523
May 202513
April 202516
March 202513
February 202521

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
November 20255
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20253
October 20255
September 20257
August 20253
July 20252
June 20257
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251

High Crime Locations Skegby in February 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. Beechwood Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Lakeside View (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Forest Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Blackmires Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Fackley Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beech Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beck Lane (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Roosevelt Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cosgrove Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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