Crime in Hucknall: statistics, rates and trends

3,578 crimes were recorded in Hucknall in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,268 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hucknall has the 431st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hucknall was highest in the year to July 2023 (4,070 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (3,578). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hucknall 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 shoplifting, other crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in robbery (+39%) and other crime (+32%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-62%) and drugs (-37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hucknall

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hucknall recorded 1,268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hucknall

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hucknall recorded 592 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hucknall

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hucknall recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hucknall

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hucknall recorded 291 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hucknall

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hucknall recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hucknall

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hucknall recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hucknall

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hucknall recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hucknall

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hucknall recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hucknall

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hucknall recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hucknall

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hucknall recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hucknall

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hucknall recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hucknall

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hucknall recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hucknall

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hucknall recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hucknall

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hucknall recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Hucknall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hucknall.

4 areas within Hucknall, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hucknall Central had the highest rate (140.0 per 1,000) and Hucknall North the lowest (64.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Hucknall over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hucknall 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.

Hucknall has an estimated population of 38,106. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hucknall sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Hucknall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.