Total Crime Rate
49.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barbara Square area has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 115 local areas in Hucknall Central , and the 167th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barbara Square (NG15 8AQ) in the last 12 months was 49.4 per 1,000 residents and was 72.3% lower than the Hucknall Central average (178.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -46.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -47.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barbara Square (NG15 8AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Quarry Dale. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hucknall Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Quarry Dale | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Quarry Dale | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Quarry Dale | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quarry Dale | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quarry Dale | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Phyllis Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beardsmore Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Beardsmore Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Beardsmore Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coronation Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Ward Avenue | Under investigation |
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