Crime Rate in The Dales: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Dales

The total recorded crimes in The Dales, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Dales crime rate of 1.13 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 The Dales, encompassing approximately 5,332 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
The Dales Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vere Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Edale Court with total crimes: 1
  • Howard Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is The Dales?

To understand the safety of The Dales, we need to analyze The Dales crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, The Dales demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 105 crimes compared to 525.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, The Dales recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, The Dales had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 104 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Dales recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, The Dales has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

The Dales Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total The Dales crimes were 105. The crime rate of The Dales in 2024 was 19.69 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Dales were around 104 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.50 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (The Dales)CrimesRank (The Dales)CrimesRank (The Dales)
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
Sutton Central & New CrossNA NA657 9630 6
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 Dales 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 2 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20255
November 20255
October 20259
September 20252
August 20258
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
October 20258
September 20252
August 20254
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20253
April 20251

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20253
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
June 20251

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251

High Crime Locations The Dales in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the The Dales postcode area is presented below.

1. Vere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
2. Edale Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Howard Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Lime Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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