Crime in Annesley Woodhouse: statistics, rates and trends
373 crimes were recorded in Annesley Woodhouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Annesley Woodhouse at a glance
- Crime trends in Annesley Woodhouse
- Types of crime in Annesley Woodhouse
- Annesley Woodhouse compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Annesley Woodhouse
- Streets with the most crime in Annesley Woodhouse
- What happened after crimes were reported in Annesley Woodhouse
- Population and deprivation in Annesley Woodhouse
- Questions about crime in Annesley Woodhouse
- About this data
373 crimes were recorded in Annesley Woodhouse in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 164 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Annesley Woodhouse has the 805th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Annesley Woodhouse | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 373 | 12,956 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.4 | 100.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,376 | 129,572 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Annesley Woodhouse was highest in the year to July 2018 (477 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (362). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 373 | 69.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 434 | 80.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 378 | 70.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 362 | 67.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 422 | 78.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 438 | 81.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 389 | 72.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 425 | 79.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 477 | 88.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Annesley Woodhouse over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime. The largest falls were in burglary (-69%) and drugs (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 30.5 | 0.89 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 12.3 | 0.80 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 6.7 | 0.99 | +9% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.5 | 0.53 | -27% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.3 | 1.59 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.2 | 0.64 | +21% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -12% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.4 | 0.74 | -43% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.9 | 0.53 | -69% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +167% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.96 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Annesley Woodhouse
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 44.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Annesley Woodhouse
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Annesley Woodhouse
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Annesley Woodhouse
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Annesley Woodhouse
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Annesley Woodhouse
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Annesley Woodhouse
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Annesley Woodhouse
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Annesley Woodhouse
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Annesley Woodhouse
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Annesley Woodhouse
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Annesley Woodhouse
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Annesley Woodhouse
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Annesley Woodhouse recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Annesley Woodhouse, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Annesley Woodhouse.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Annesley Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,161 | 108.4 | +56% |
| Selston | 407 | 62.6 | -10% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 234 | 44.5 | -36% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,738 | 122.7 | +77% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,059 | 72.6 | +5% |
| Huthwaite | 486 | 88.5 | +28% |
| Hucknall | 3,578 | 93.9 | +35% |
| Ravenshead | 146 | 25.0 | -64% |
1 areas within Annesley Woodhouse, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse had the highest rate (65.4 per 1,000) and Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse the lowest (65.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | Neighbourhood | 7,768 | 508 | 65.4 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Annesley Woodhouse over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Little Oak Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Salmon Lane | 26 |
| On or near Arthur Green Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Mattley Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Reform Street | 19 |
| On or near Forest Road | 16 |
| On or near Sherwood Dene | 16 |
| On or near Priory Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Wesley Street | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Annesley Woodhouse over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 36.2% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 17.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 9.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
Annesley Woodhouse has an estimated population of 5,376. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Annesley Woodhouse sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Annesley Woodhouse |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Annesley Woodhouse a safe place to live?
Annesley Woodhouse recorded 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Annesley Woodhouse?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Annesley Woodhouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Annesley Woodhouse was down 14% on the year before: 373 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 434 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Annesley Woodhouse?
Annesley Woodhouse is policed by Nottinghamshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Annesley Woodhouse. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.