Crime Rate in Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood

The total recorded crimes in Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood crime rate of 7.31 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 Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood, encompassing approximately 2,325 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Chestnut Close with total crimes: 3
  • Limes Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 270 crimes compared to 525.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 249 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood crimes were 270. The crime rate of Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood in 2024 was 116.09 (year) or 9.67 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood were around 249 crimes with yearly crime rate of 107.06 (year) or 8.92 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)
Hucknall CentralNA NA1,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & SummitNA NA983 31,048 2
CarsicNA NA1,143 2870 3
LeamingtonNA NA738 5688 4
SkegbyNA NA953 4615 7
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
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

Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20253
November 20257
October 20255
September 20255
August 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
February 20251

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202610
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20256
November 20256
October 20257
September 202513
August 20256
July 202510
June 20254
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
June 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20253

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Limes Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Maun Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Searby Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Leabrooks Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Kirkland Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Coxmoor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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