Huthwaite Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Huthwaite's overall crime rate in August 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels, though the composition of crimes deviated from typical patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 41% of all reported incidents (16 cases), a rate of 3.0 per 1,000—5% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly suggests a unique dynamic in Huthwaite, where violent crime remains a focal point despite the area’s overall safety. Anti-social behaviour (5 cases, 12.8%) and criminal damage and arson (5 cases, 12.8%) followed, both showing significant divergence from UK averages: anti-social behaviour was 38% below the national rate, while criminal damage and arson were 53% above. These contrasts hint at localized factors influencing crime trends, such as community engagement or environmental conditions. August, a peak holiday month, likely amplified risks linked to empty homes and transient populations. The area’s built-up nature within Ashfield may also play a role in shaping crime patterns, with proximity to retail hubs or transport links potentially contributing to certain offences. However, the absence of a major university or tourist infrastructure—common in areas with higher shoplifting or theft from the person—suggests Huthwaite’s crime profile is driven by different socioeconomic factors. The relatively low rate of property crime (13 cases, 32.1% of total) further distinguishes Huthwaite from other urban centres, where property-related offences often dominate. This suggests a possible focus on personal safety or community policing efforts. The data underscores a combination of local characteristics and broader regional trends, with Huthwaite’s crime picture reflecting both its unique context and alignment with national patterns in key areas.

August 2025 saw stark shifts in Huthwaite’s crime profile, with criminal damage and arson surging by 150% (2 to 5 cases) and drugs-related offences doubling from 0 to 1. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, highlight emerging risks, particularly as August’s holiday season typically sees transient populations and empty homes. Conversely, other theft plummeted by 60% (5 to 2 cases), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 44.4% (9 to 5), suggesting a possible seasonal lull in disorderly conduct. The breakdown of crime types reveals a significant divergence from UK averages: while violence and sexual offences remained slightly above the national rate (5% higher), anti-social behaviour was 38% below, and criminal damage and arson 53% above. This mix of outcomes may reflect localized efforts to address specific issues, such as targeted anti-social behaviour initiatives or increased community engagement. The category of 'other crime'—which includes unclassified or niche offences—jumped 150% above the UK average, a figure that warrants closer scrutiny given its potential to encompass emerging or underreported activities. For residents, the 11.1% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average provides a tangible benchmark for safety, though the persistence of violent crime underscores the need for continued focus on prevention strategies. The data also suggests a shift in the balance between property and violent crime, with property-related offences (13 cases) now accounting for a smaller share of total crimes than in previous months, potentially indicating a reallocation of police resources or changing offender priorities.

Huthwaite’s crime rate in August 2025 (7.2 per 1,000 residents) marked a 9.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.9 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained period of relative stability. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, may appear higher in context when considering the population size of 5,420 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with Huthwaite’s broader trend of being below the UK average. This statistic provides a concrete measure for residents to gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, though it should be interpreted with caution as it aggregates all incidents regardless of severity. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the area’s compact size: with 5,420 residents, even a single incident can feel more pronounced. The previous month’s rate of 7.9 per 1,000 suggests a gradual but consistent improvement in safety, though the absence of a dramatic drop indicates that underlying factors—such as local policing strategies or community dynamics—remain influential. The comparison to the UK average further contextualizes Huthwaite’s performance: while its overall rate is 11.1% below the national figure, the area’s crime profile contains pockets of divergence, such as the elevated rate of criminal damage and arson. These variations suggest that Huthwaite’s safety is not merely a function of its size but also of its unique socio-environmental characteristics, which may include factors like land use patterns or demographic composition.