Crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby: statistics, rates and trends
537 crimes were recorded in Stanton Hill and Skegby in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stanton Hill and Skegby
- Questions about crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (201), anti-social behaviour (71) and criminal damage and arson (60) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 286th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Stanton Hill and Skegby | Ashfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 537 | 13,007 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.2 | 100.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,058 | 129,572 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby peaked in the year to August 2021 (735 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (467). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 537 | 106.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 467 | 92.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 478 | 94.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 581 | 114.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 631 | 124.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 735 | 145.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 700 | 138.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 609 | 120.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 614 | 121.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded notably more other crime (2.7 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (76% above the national rate) and burglary (39% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 24 to 33 and other crime rose from 22 to 29, while anti-social behaviour fell from 95 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 39.7 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 14.0 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 11.9 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Public order | 34 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 6.5 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Other theft | 32 | 6.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 29 | 5.7 | 2.1 | +32% |
| Burglary | 25 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Stanton Hill and Skegby; the highest is Mansfield (145.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Annesley Woodhouse (68.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stanton Hill and Skegby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,741 | 122.8 | +16% |
| Huthwaite | 497 | 90.5 | -15% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,146 | 107.6 | +1% |
| Mansfield | 9,278 | 145.5 | +37% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,037 | 71.1 | -33% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,387 | 74.5 | -30% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | -35% |
| Shirebrook | 1,132 | 90.7 | -15% |
Stanton Hill & Teversal is the one area listed within Stanton Hill and Skegby, with 120.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Hill & Teversal | Neighbourhood | 3,442 | 416 | 120.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Stanton Hill and Skegby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 52 |
| On or near Institute Street | 45 |
| On or near Elder Street | 32 |
| On or near Cross Row | 26 |
| On or near Stoneyford Road | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near The Beeches | 22 |
| On or near Barker Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Wharf Road | 18 |
| On or near Wild Hill | 16 |
Of the 466 crimes in Stanton Hill and Skegby with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 71 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 218 | 46.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 147 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Stanton Hill and Skegby has an estimated population of 5,058 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stanton Hill and Skegby average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Stanton Hill and Skegby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stanton Hill and Skegby a safe place to live?
Stanton Hill and Skegby recorded 106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 286th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanton Hill and Skegby was up 15% on the year before: 537 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 467 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stanton Hill and Skegby?
About 5,058 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stanton Hill and Skegby?
Stanton Hill and Skegby 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.