Crime Rate in The Dales: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Dales

The total recorded crimes in The Dales, Ashfield, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Dales crime rate of 3.94 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
The Dales Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edale Court with total crimes: 4
  • Sywell Close with total crimes: 2
  • Shaw Croft with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the The Dales has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 3.94 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Dales)CrimesRank (The Dales)CrimesRank (The Dales)
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
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Kingsway13 20228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary's14 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood11 22135 22139 20
Larwood11 21144 20109 22
Underwood10 23141 21129 21

The Dales 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations The Dales in July 2025

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

1. Edale Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
2. Sywell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shaw Croft (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ashford Rise (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Haddon Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Quarrydale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Vere Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Beechdale Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Deepdale Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Deepdale Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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