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 July 2025 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Close with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • A617 with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)CrimesRank (Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood)
Hucknall Central164 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit107 2983 31,048 2
Carsic87 51,143 2870 3
Skegby105 3953 4615 7
Leamington75 7738 5688 4
Sutton Central & New Cross87 4657 9630 6
Hucknall West69 8613 11637 5
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse77 6704 6594 8
Hucknall South66 9680 7398 12
Hucknall North53 10679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley50 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal52 11278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 17285 13216 18
Kirkby Cross & Portland32 13270 17258 15
Ashfields27 14282 14263 14
Kingsway13 20228 18238 17
The Dales21 18105 23104 23
Sutton St Mary's14 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood11 22135 22139 20
Larwood11 21144 20109 22
Underwood10 23141 21129 21

Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20246

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 July 2025

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

1. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. A617 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shepherds Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Leander Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Mowlands Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Orchid Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. The Orchard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wellow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Laxton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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