Hucknall Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hucknall’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.4% above the UK average of 6.7. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Ashfield, which has consistently recorded higher-than-average crime rates. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.9% of all incidents (93 cases), with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 — 2% above the UK average. Shoplifting followed closely, making up 25.1% of crimes (78 cases), a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 that is 223% above the national average. Anti-social behaviour (46 cases, 14.8%) and other theft (28 cases, 9.0%) rounded out the top three categories. The seasonal context of February — a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — may partially explain the overall crime rate, though the dominance of violent crime suggests broader social or environmental factors. The area’s character as a commuter hub and suburban centre likely contributes to patterns such as shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, which are common in areas with high foot traffic and mixed-use spaces. While the rate remains elevated, the absence of a sharp increase in violent crime may indicate the effectiveness of ongoing policing efforts or community initiatives, though further analysis is needed to confirm this.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in Other theft, which surged by 133.3% (12 to 28 incidents). This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft (from 0 to 3), points to a sudden uptick in property-related crime. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 32.2%, reaching 78 incidents — 223% above the UK average for this category. In contrast, burglary plummeted by 75% (from 16 to 4), a decline that may reflect improved security measures or seasonal inactivity. Vehicle crime fell 46.7%, likely linked to reduced traffic during winter. Anti-social behaviour remained a significant concern, accounting for 14.8% of all crimes, though it still lagged behind the UK average by 24%. These shifts suggest a combination of environmental factors and local crime dynamics.

February 2025 saw a 4.2% decrease in Hucknall’s crime rate, falling from 8.3 to 8.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the typical pre-spring lull in activity observed during winter months. above the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 11 incidents per day over the month, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of crime in the area. When scaled to the population of 39,041, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 126 residents — a statistic that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the community’s size. The drop in burglary (-75%) and vehicle crime (-46.7%) may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for theft, though the absence of a significant decline in violent crime suggests other dynamics at play.