Total Crime Rate
36.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blacksmiths Close area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Ault Hucknall , and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Blacksmiths Close (S44 5NS) in the last 12 months was 36.7 per 1,000 residents and was 51.7% lower than the Ault Hucknall average (76.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blacksmiths Close (S44 5NS), the main crime hotspot is near The Green. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ault Hucknall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Green | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Applecroft Close | Under investigation |
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