Crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby: statistics, rates and trends
526 crimes were recorded in Stanton Hill and Skegby in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby at a glance
- Crime trends in Stanton Hill and Skegby
- Types of crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby
- Stanton Hill and Skegby compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stanton Hill and Skegby
- Streets with the most crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stanton Hill and Skegby
- Population and deprivation in Stanton Hill and Skegby
- Questions about crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby
- About this data
526 crimes were recorded in Stanton Hill and Skegby in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 198 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stanton Hill and Skegby has the 315th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stanton Hill and Skegby | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 526 | 12,956 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.0 | 100.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,058 | 129,572 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby was highest in the year to July 2021 (756 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (463). 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 | 526 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 463 | 91.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 487 | 96.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 598 | 118.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 624 | 123.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 756 | 149.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 665 | 131.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 608 | 120.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 619 | 122.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stanton Hill and Skegby 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+32%) and other crime (+32%). The largest falls were in drugs (-30%) and anti-social behaviour (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 39.1 | 1.14 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 14.4 | 0.94 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 11.3 | 1.66 | +14% |
| Public order | 34 | 6.7 | 1.01 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 6.5 | 0.79 | +32% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.9 | 0.93 | +67% |
| Other crime | 29 | 5.7 | 2.72 | +32% |
| Burglary | 22 | 4.3 | 1.23 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.6 | 0.72 | +125% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.8 | 0.85 | -30% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.6 | 1.17 | +167% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.22 | +500% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.48 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 18 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 125% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stanton Hill and Skegby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stanton Hill and Skegby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stanton Hill and Skegby.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stanton Hill and Skegby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,738 | 122.7 | +18% |
| Huthwaite | 486 | 88.5 | -15% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,161 | 108.4 | +4% |
| Mansfield | 9,223 | 144.6 | +39% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,059 | 72.6 | -30% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,442 | 77.4 | -26% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 373 | 69.4 | -33% |
| Shirebrook | 1,156 | 92.6 | -11% |
1 areas within Stanton Hill and Skegby, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stanton Hill & Teversal had the highest rate (114.5 per 1,000) and Stanton Hill & Teversal the lowest (114.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Hill & Teversal | Neighbourhood | 3,442 | 394 | 114.5 |
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 Stanton Hill and Skegby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 51 |
| On or near Institute Street | 43 |
| On or near Elder Street | 34 |
| On or near The Beeches | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Stoneyford Road | 25 |
| On or near Cross Row | 23 |
| On or near Barker Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Wharf Road | 15 |
| On or near Wild Hill | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stanton Hill and Skegby 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 | 215 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Stanton Hill and Skegby has an estimated population of 5,058. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stanton Hill and Skegby sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stanton Hill and Skegby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Stanton Hill and Skegby a safe place to live?
Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 104.0 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 Stanton Hill and Skegby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby was up 14% on the year before: 526 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 463 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stanton Hill and Skegby?
Stanton Hill and Skegby 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 Stanton Hill and Skegby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.