Crime in Hucknall: statistics, rates and trends
3,609 crimes were recorded in Hucknall in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hucknall at a glance
- Crime trends in Hucknall
- Types of crime in Hucknall
- Hucknall compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hucknall
- Streets with the most crime in Hucknall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hucknall
- Demographics of Hucknall
- Questions about crime in Hucknall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,293), anti-social behaviour (582) and shoplifting (431) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 418th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hucknall | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,609 | 13,007 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.7 | 100.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 38,106 | 129,572 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hucknall of any year here (3,609 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,609 | 94.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,715 | 97.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,958 | 103.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,081 | 107.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,680 | 96.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,881 | 101.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,940 | 103.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,721 | 97.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,051 | 106.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 293 |
| July 2026 | 321 |
| June 2026 | 316 |
| May 2026 | 279 |
| April 2026 | 268 |
| March 2026 | 298 |
| February 2026 | 287 |
| January 2026 | 333 |
| December 2025 | 303 |
| November 2025 | 321 |
| October 2025 | 277 |
| September 2025 | 313 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hucknall recorded notably more other crime (59% above the national rate), possession of weapons (38% above the national rate) and shoplifting (34% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (47% below) and bicycle theft (36% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 38 to 53 and vehicle crime rose from 115 to 143, while drugs fell from 115 to 66 and shoplifting fell from 574 to 431.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,293 | 33.9 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 582 | 15.3 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 431 | 11.3 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 308 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Public order | 206 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 202 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 143 | 3.8 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Other crime | 128 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +24% |
| Burglary | 118 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Drugs | 66 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -43% |
| Robbery | 53 | 1.4 | 1.4 | +39% |
| Possession of weapons | 51 | 1.3 | 1.0 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 0.5 | 0.8 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hucknall; the highest is Nottingham (160.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ravenshead (28.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hucknall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuthall and Watnall | 639 | 61.1 | -35% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | -28% |
| Eastwood | 1,792 | 91.2 | -4% |
| Ravenshead | 165 | 28.2 | -70% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 237 | 45.0 | -52% |
| Arnold | 2,986 | 75.8 | -20% |
| Nottingham | 49,024 | 160.3 | +69% |
| Selston | 404 | 62.2 | -34% |
Of the 4 areas within Hucknall, Hucknall Central had the highest crime rate (139.9 per 1,000) and Hucknall North the lowest (65.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hucknall Central | Neighbourhood | 10,436 | 1,460 | 139.9 |
| Hucknall South | Neighbourhood | 7,666 | 796 | 103.8 |
| Hucknall West | Neighbourhood | 10,395 | 727 | 69.9 |
| Hucknall North | Neighbourhood | 9,609 | 626 | 65.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Hucknall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (230).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 230 |
| On or near Supermarket | 202 |
| On or near High Street | 92 |
| On or near Parking Area | 85 |
| On or near Whyburn Street | 83 |
| On or near Vine Terrace | 81 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 72 |
| On or near Brookside | 70 |
| On or near Redmile Close | 69 |
| On or near Elm Avenue | 67 |
Of the 3,027 crimes in Hucknall with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 582 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,141 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 915 | 30.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 289 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 228 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 145 | 4.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 134 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 51 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 28 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Hucknall has an estimated population of 38,106 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hucknall average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hucknall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 4.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hucknall a safe place to live?
Hucknall recorded 94.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 418th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Hucknall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,293 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (582).
Is crime in Hucknall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hucknall was down 3% on the year before: 3,609 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,715 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hucknall?
About 38,106 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hucknall?
Hucknall 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.