Crime in Huthwaite: statistics, rates and trends
486 crimes were recorded in Huthwaite in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Huthwaite at a glance
- Crime trends in Huthwaite
- Types of crime in Huthwaite
- Huthwaite compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Huthwaite
- Streets with the most crime in Huthwaite
- What happened after crimes were reported in Huthwaite
- Population and deprivation in Huthwaite
- Questions about crime in Huthwaite
- About this data
486 crimes were recorded in Huthwaite in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.5 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 216 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Huthwaite has the 497th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Huthwaite | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 486 | 12,956 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.5 | 100.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,489 | 129,572 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Huthwaite was highest in the year to July 2021 (696 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (486). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 486 | 88.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 516 | 94.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 577 | 105.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 499 | 90.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 543 | 98.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 696 | 126.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 594 | 108.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 565 | 102.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 572 | 104.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Huthwaite 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, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-45%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 39.4 | 1.15 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 12.9 | 0.84 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 8.0 | 1.18 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 5.6 | 0.68 | -45% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -13% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.7 | 0.74 | +37% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.5 | 1.64 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -24% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.6 | 0.78 | +17% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.3 | 1.31 | +0% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Huthwaite
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Huthwaite recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Huthwaite
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Huthwaite recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Huthwaite
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Huthwaite recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Huthwaite
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Huthwaite recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Huthwaite
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Huthwaite recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Huthwaite
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Huthwaite recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Huthwaite
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Huthwaite recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Huthwaite
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Huthwaite recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Huthwaite
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Huthwaite recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Huthwaite
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Huthwaite recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Huthwaite
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Huthwaite recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Huthwaite
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Huthwaite recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Huthwaite
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Huthwaite 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Huthwaite, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Huthwaite.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Huthwaite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Hill and Skegby | 526 | 104.0 | +17% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,738 | 122.7 | +39% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,059 | 72.6 | -18% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,161 | 108.4 | +22% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 373 | 69.4 | -22% |
| Selston | 407 | 62.6 | -29% |
| Alfreton | 1,204 | 127.3 | +44% |
| Mansfield | 9,223 | 144.6 | +63% |
1 areas within Huthwaite, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Huthwaite & Brierley had the highest rate (78.5 per 1,000) and Huthwaite & Brierley the lowest (78.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huthwaite & Brierley | Neighbourhood | 6,939 | 545 | 78.5 |
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 Huthwaite over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Barker Street | 22 |
| On or near High Hazles Drive | 22 |
| On or near Main Street | 22 |
| On or near Back Lane | 21 |
| On or near Old Fall Street | 20 |
| On or near Market Place | 18 |
| On or near Pennine Close | 16 |
| On or near Mill Close | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Huthwaite 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 | 196 | 40.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 20.4% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 9.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Huthwaite has an estimated population of 5,489. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Huthwaite sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Huthwaite |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Huthwaite a safe place to live?
Huthwaite recorded 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Huthwaite?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Huthwaite going up or down?
Recorded crime in Huthwaite was down 6% on the year before: 486 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 516 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Huthwaite?
Huthwaite 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 Huthwaite. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.