Crime in Annesley Woodhouse: statistics, rates and trends
369 crimes were recorded in Annesley Woodhouse in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Annesley Woodhouse
- Questions about crime in Annesley Woodhouse
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (162), anti-social behaviour (65) and criminal damage and arson (36) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 801st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Annesley Woodhouse | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 369 | 13,007 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.6 | 100.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,376 | 129,572 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Annesley Woodhouse peaked in the year to August 2018 (487 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (358). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 369 | 68.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 446 | 83.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 375 | 69.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 358 | 66.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 418 | 77.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 450 | 83.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 378 | 70.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 422 | 78.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 487 | 90.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (21% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 90 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 30.1 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 12.1 | 15.4 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 3.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Annesley Woodhouse; the highest is Sutton in Ashfield (122.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Ravenshead (28.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Annesley Woodhouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,146 | 107.6 | +57% |
| Selston | 404 | 62.2 | -9% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 237 | 45.0 | -34% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,741 | 122.8 | +79% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,037 | 71.1 | +4% |
| Huthwaite | 497 | 90.5 | +32% |
| Hucknall | 3,609 | 94.7 | +38% |
| Ravenshead | 165 | 28.2 | -59% |
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse is the one area listed within Annesley Woodhouse, with 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | Neighbourhood | 7,768 | 507 | 65.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Annesley Woodhouse over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Little Oak Avenue” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Little Oak Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Arthur Green Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Salmon Lane | 23 |
| On or near Mattley Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Reform Street | 17 |
| On or near Sherwood Dene | 16 |
| On or near Forest Road | 15 |
| On or near Nuncargate Road | 13 |
| On or near Priory Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Stonechurch View | 13 |
Of the 304 crimes in Annesley Woodhouse with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 131 | 43.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 22.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 4.3% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Annesley Woodhouse has an estimated population of 5,376 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Annesley Woodhouse average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Annesley Woodhouse | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Annesley Woodhouse a safe place to live?
Annesley Woodhouse recorded 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 801st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Annesley Woodhouse?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Annesley Woodhouse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Annesley Woodhouse was down 17% on the year before: 369 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 446 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Annesley Woodhouse?
About 5,376 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Annesley Woodhouse?
Annesley Woodhouse is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.