Hucknall Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hucknall's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, 3.6% above the UK average. This figure underscores a built-up area's vulnerability to specific crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 30.1% of all reported incidents—making it the most prevalent category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 24.5%, a rate 45% above the UK average, while shoplifting, though less frequent, was 119% above the national average. These disparities likely reflect local characteristics, such as the area's retail hubs and community spaces, which may contribute to higher rates of disorderly conduct and theft. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may have amplified incidents of anti-social behaviour and violence. Property crimes accounted for 33% of total offences (112 incidents), with shoplifting forming the largest subset. This balance between violent and property crime contrasts with national trends, where property crime typically dominates. The rise in drug-related offences, though smaller in scale, aligns with broader UK patterns but suggests localized pressures. As a built-up area within Ashfield, Hucknall's crime profile reflects a mix of urban and suburban dynamics, with no single factor explaining all trends.

May 2024 saw a 36.0% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 75 to 102 incidents—a sharp jump that outpaced other categories. This surge, combined with a 30.0% rise in drug-related crimes, suggests shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, already 45% above the UK average, remains the second most common crime type, though its share of total incidents decreased slightly compared to April. Conversely, robbery incidents fell by 62.5%, from 8 to 3, marking one of the steepest declines. Shoplifting, at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, continues to be 119% above the UK average, likely reflecting the area's retail presence and seasonal foot traffic during May's longer evenings. These fluctuations indicate a combination of environmental factors and local crime trends, with no single cause evident from the data.

Hucknall's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% increase from April's 8.3 per 1,000. This places the area 3.6% above the UK average. Daily crime activity averaged 11 incidents per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistent rhythm of reported offences. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 115 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for households. When compared to the previous month, the rise in violent crime—specifically violence and sexual offences—contributed significantly to the overall increase. The population-scaled perspective shows that while Hucknall's rate is slightly higher than the UK average, the absolute number of crimes per resident remains within a comparable range for a built-up area. Local factors, such as seasonal socialising patterns in May, may have influenced the timing of incidents.