Crime Rate in Sutton Central & New Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton Central & New Cross

The total recorded crimes in Sutton Central & New Cross, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Central & New Cross crime rate of 3.51 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 Sutton Central & New Cross, encompassing approximately 14,541 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sutton Central & New Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodpecker Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Welbeck Street with total crimes: 5
  • Slater Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sutton Central & New Cross?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Sutton Central & New Cross reported a higher crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 657 crimes compared to 525. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sutton Central & New Cross witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Sutton Central & New Cross experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashfield average, with 630 crimes compared to 461. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sutton Central & New Cross witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, Sutton Central & New Cross has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sutton Central & New Cross Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Sutton Central & New Cross crimes were 657. The crime rate of Sutton Central & New Cross in 2024 was 45.18 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton Central & New Cross were around 630 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.32 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sutton Central & New Cross)CrimesRank (Sutton Central & New Cross)CrimesRank (Sutton Central & New Cross)
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
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

Sutton Central & New Cross 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 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 Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 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 (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
December 20256
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20257
July 20256
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 202510
November 202511
October 20258
September 20257
August 20259
July 202512
June 202513
May 20255
April 202510
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202613
December 202526
November 202521
October 202518
September 202532
August 202533
July 202538
June 202532
May 202534
April 202520
March 202523
February 202521

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20251
November 20251
October 20255
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20255
November 20254
October 20256
September 20256
August 20254
July 20257
June 20253
May 20259
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20256
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20266
December 20251
November 20257
October 20254
September 20251
August 20255
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20256
September 20252
August 20254
July 20256
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20253
July 20252
March 20251

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Sutton Central & New Cross in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sutton Central & New Cross postcode area is presented below.

1. Woodpecker Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Welbeck Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Slater Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Portland Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
5. Thoresby Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Chatsworth Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Walton Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bathwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Bramley Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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