Total Crime Rate
26.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bretton Avenue area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Ault Hucknall , and the 37th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
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 Bretton Avenue (S44 6XN) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 65.3% lower than the Ault Hucknall average (76.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bretton Avenue (S44 6XN), the main crime hotspot is near Marlpit Lane. Police recorded 19 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 | Other theft | Cedar Park Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Marlpit Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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