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 May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood crime rate of 9.46 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maun Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Shepherds Way 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 May 2025 the Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 9.46 ranking 16th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)
Hucknall Central117 21,459 11,416 1
Carsic137 11,143 2870 3
Greenwood & Summit113 3983 31,048 2
Leamington59 10738 5688 4
Skegby101 5953 4615 7
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse103 4704 6594 8
Hucknall West69 7613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New Cross66 8657 9630 6
Hucknall South86 6680 7398 12
Hucknall North66 9679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley44 11652 10498 10
Selston38 12463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal26 15278 15360 13
Abbey Hill34 13285 13216 18
Ashfields15 19282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland27 14270 17258 15
Kingsway19 17228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary's17 18216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood9 22135 22139 20
Larwood3 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood13 21141 21129 21

Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (5 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 20247
August 20243
July 202412

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 202415

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood in May 2025

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

1. Maun Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
3. Shepherds Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Cauldwell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. A617 (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Willow Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Leander Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Young Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cardinal Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Searby Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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