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 January 2026 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood crime rate of 10.32 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 Jan were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Maun Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chestnut Close 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 January 2026 the Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 10.32 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)
Hucknall Central135 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit97 3983 31,048 2
Carsic103 21,143 2870 3
Leamington62 7738 5688 4
Skegby94 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West67 6613 11637 5
Hucknall South76 5680 7398 12
Sutton Central & New Cross45 11657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse58 8704 6594 8
Hucknall North55 10679 8529 9
Kirkby Cross & Portland57 9270 17258 15
Huthwaite & Brierley41 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal27 14278 15360 13
Abbey Hill20 18285 13216 18
Kingsway31 13228 18238 17
Ashfields21 17282 14263 14
Sutton St Mary's19 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood10 21135 22139 20
Larwood10 22144 20109 22
Underwood16 20141 21129 21
The Dales9 23105 23104 23

Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
2. Maun Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shepherds Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pepper Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Vellus Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Primrose Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dukes Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wellow Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Barnhill Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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