Hucknall Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 39,041, Hucknall’s September 2023 crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents translates to 330 total crimes — a figure that underscores the ongoing presence of crime in the built-up area. This rate is 6.2% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting a notable divergence from national trends. The most prevalent crime type was shoplifting, accounting for 25.5% of all incidents (84 cases), followed closely by violence and sexual offences (25.2%, 83 cases) and anti-social behaviour (22.4%, 74 cases). The seasonal context of September — marked by the start of the academic year and the transition into darker evenings — likely contributed to increased retail activity and public space congestion, factors that may have influenced the rise in shoplifting and public order offences. However, the area’s violent crime rate remains 23% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community resilience in managing interpersonal conflicts. The breakdown also reveals that Hucknall’s anti-social behaviour rate is 42% above the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the challenges of managing a mixed-use urban environment with a concentration of residential and commercial zones.

September 2023 saw a stark rise in shoplifting, with 84 incidents — a 55.6% increase from 54 in August. This surge, coupled with a 46.2% rise in public order offences, suggests heightened activity in retail and public spaces during the back-to-school period. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 71.4%, from 14 to 4 incidents, possibly linked to reduced summer traffic or increased parking security. Shoplifting in Hucknall is 293% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), while violent crime is 23% below the national rate (2.7 per 1,000). The disproportionate spike in shoplifting aligns with the area’s retail presence, particularly in the town centre, where freshers’ week and school starts likely drove demand for goods. Meanwhile, the drop in vehicle crime could reflect seasonal patterns, with fewer commuters and tourists during the autumn transition.

Hucknall's September 2023 crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.9% decline from the previous month’s 8.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. This reduction, though modest, suggests possible seasonal adjustments as the area transitions from summer to autumn. Over the course of the month, 330 crimes were reported, translating to roughly 11 crimes per day — a figure that contextualises the daily presence of crime in local life. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 118 residents, a ratio that highlights the frequency of incidents within a community of 39,041 people. While the overall rate remains above the UK average, the month-on-month decrease indicates that targeted policing or community initiatives may be having an impact. The contrast between daily crime counts and the UK’s broader statistical averages underscores the importance of localised data in understanding Hucknall’s unique crime profile.