Crime Rate in Skegby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skegby

The total recorded crimes in Skegby, Ashfield, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skegby crime rate of 5.57 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Skegby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lakeside View with total crimes: 30
  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • Blackmires Way with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Skegby has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 5.57 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skegby)CrimesRank (Skegby)CrimesRank (Skegby)
Hucknall Central164 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit107 2983 31,048 2
Carsic87 51,143 2870 3
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
Selston24 16463 12440 11
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

Skegby 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202518
May 202537
April 202531
March 202533
February 202523
January 202529
December 202436
November 202423
October 202433

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 20246

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202515
April 202520
March 202517
February 20259
January 20259
December 202414
October 20241

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202511
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20242

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202523
May 202513
April 202516
March 202513
February 202521
January 202527
December 20244
November 202417
October 20246

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20246

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Skegby in July 2025

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

1. Lakeside View (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Blackmires Way (Map)
Total10
Other theft5
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Elder Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Barker Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mapleton Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Yard (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Forest Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ashton Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

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