Crime in Huthwaite: statistics, rates and trends
497 crimes were recorded in Huthwaite in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Huthwaite
- Questions about crime in Huthwaite
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (224), anti-social behaviour (72) and criminal damage and arson (40) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 463rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Huthwaite | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 497 | 13,007 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.5 | 100.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,489 | 129,572 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Huthwaite of any year here (497 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 497 | 90.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 508 | 92.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 557 | 101.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 521 | 94.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 542 | 98.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 693 | 126.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 580 | 105.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 580 | 105.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 581 | 105.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Huthwaite recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (29% below) and other theft (27% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 179 to 224 and other theft rose from 21 to 26, while shoplifting fell from 57 to 33 and anti-social behaviour fell from 96 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 40.8 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 13.1 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 6.0 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Other crime | 23 | 4.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 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 Huthwaite; the highest is Mansfield (145.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Selston (62.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Huthwaite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Hill and Skegby | 537 | 106.2 | +17% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,741 | 122.8 | +36% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,037 | 71.1 | -21% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,146 | 107.6 | +19% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | -24% |
| Selston | 404 | 62.2 | -31% |
| Alfreton | 1,195 | 126.4 | +40% |
| Mansfield | 9,278 | 145.5 | +61% |
Huthwaite & Brierley is the one area listed within Huthwaite, with 80.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huthwaite & Brierley | Neighbourhood | 6,939 | 557 | 80.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Huthwaite over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Old Fall Street | 25 |
| On or near Barker Street | 23 |
| On or near High Hazles Drive | 23 |
| On or near Main Street | 21 |
| On or near Back Lane | 20 |
| On or near Market Place | 18 |
| On or near New Fall Street | 14 |
| On or near Clegg Hill Drive | 13 |
Of the 425 crimes in Huthwaite with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 198 | 46.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Huthwaite has an estimated population of 5,489 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Huthwaite average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Huthwaite | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Huthwaite a safe place to live?
Huthwaite recorded 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 463rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Huthwaite?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Huthwaite going up or down?
Recorded crime in Huthwaite was down 2% on the year before: 497 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 508 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Huthwaite?
About 5,489 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Huthwaite?
Huthwaite 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.