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 March 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Central & New Cross crime rate of 3.64 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Sutton Central & New Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodpecker Grove with total crimes: 12
  • Park Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lime 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Sutton Central & New Cross has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 10th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

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.

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
Skegby76 6953 4615 7
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse101 4704 6594 8
Hucknall West78 5613 11637 5
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

Sutton Central & New Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 202411
July 20249
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
March 20244

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20244

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202521
January 202513
December 202414
November 202424
October 202426
September 202429
August 202423
July 202418
June 202442
May 202431
March 202418

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
March 20242

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 202513
December 20249
November 20241
October 20242
September 20248
August 202429
July 202412
June 20242
May 20241
March 20246

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242
June 20248
March 20242

High Crime Locations Sutton Central & New Cross in March 2025

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

1. Woodpecker Grove (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Park Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lime Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Peel Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Beighton Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Lawn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Oak Tree Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Outram Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Welbeck Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Herne Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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