Crime Rate in Ashfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashfield

The total recorded crimes in Ashfield, UK in July 2025 are around 1,201 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashfield crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ashfield, encompassing approximately 126,299 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (422) incidents (16.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (210) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (150) incidents (41.51% increase)
Ashfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Lakeside View with total crimes: 30
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

Ashfield Police Info:

Nottinghamshire Police

How safe is Ashfield?

To understand the safety of Ashfield, we need to analyze Ashfield crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Ashfield has recorded 12,078 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 95.63 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 153 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,592 crimes with a crime rate of 83.86, ranking it 185 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Nottinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Ashfield reported a higher crime volume than the Nottinghamshire average, with 12,078 crimes compared to 9,620. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Ashfield recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ashfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nottinghamshire average, with 10,592 crimes compared to 8,380. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Ashfield recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Ashfield is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Nottinghamshire, Ashfield has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ashfield Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Hucknall Central (164 crimes), and the safest, Underwood (10 crimes), is 154 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Ashfield.

Similarly, the area of Sutton Forest Side & New Cross (175 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Jacksdale & Underwood (21 crimes), with a difference of 154 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ashfield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Hucknall Central164
Greenwood & Summit107
Skegby105
Sutton Central & New Cross87
Carsic87

Safest Wards:

Sutton St Mary's14
Kingsway13
Larwood11
Jacksdale & Westwood11
Underwood10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sutton Forest Side & New Cross175
Hucknall Town162
Sutton Central & Leamington139
Kirkby Central98
Hucknall Westville91

Safest Areas:

East Kirkby43
West Hucknall39
The Dales & South Skegby36
Selston24
Jacksdale & Underwood21

Ashfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ashfield has recorded 1,201 crimes with crime rate of 9.51 ranking 125th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2024, the total Ashfield crimes were 12,078. The crime rate of Ashfield in 2024 was 95.63 (year) or 7.97 (month) ranking it 153 danzarous in the UK. Ashfield ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashfield were around 10,592 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.86 (year) or 6.99 (month) ranking 185 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Nottinghamshire, Ashfield ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Ashfield

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Rushcliffe583 75,875 74,771 7
Gedling678 66,808 66,286 6
Broxtowe847 58,386 57,072 5
Newark and Sherwood1,020 410,169 48,130 4
Bassetlaw1,166 211,723 210,227 2
Mansfield1,124 112,302 111,584 1

Ashfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 422 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 210 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (362 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (203 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (400 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (197 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (355 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (193 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (379 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (206 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 311 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 177 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (314 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (226 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 365 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 258 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (346 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (146 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (348 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (121 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (312 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (116 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (351 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (304 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 362 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202537
May 202539
April 202526
March 202533
February 202520
January 202526
December 202428
November 202430
October 202443
September 202425
August 202424

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 1072 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202589
June 202581
May 2025115
April 202588
March 202592
February 202566
January 202592
December 202490
November 2024101
October 202483
September 202473
August 2024102

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20259
April 20251
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 397 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202533
May 202528
April 202535
March 202538
February 202532
January 202530
December 202437
November 202428
October 202437
September 202434
August 202437

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202517
April 20257
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 732 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202558
May 202583
April 202557
March 202559
February 202559
January 202542
December 202457
November 202472
October 202457
September 202449
August 202470

A total of 411 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202544
May 202529
April 202523
March 202530
February 202528
January 202542
December 202430
November 202441
October 202447
September 202431
August 202434

A total of 2119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025210
June 2025203
May 2025197
April 2025193
March 2025206
February 2025177
January 2025226
December 2024258
November 202426
October 202417
September 2024102
August 2024304

A total of 4265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 355.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 422 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025422
June 2025362
May 2025400
April 2025355
March 2025379
February 2025311
January 2025314
December 2024365
November 2024346
October 2024348
September 2024312
August 2024351

A total of 1616 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 134.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025150
June 2025106
May 2025140
April 2025108
March 2025147
February 2025162
January 2025145
December 2024150
November 2024146
October 2024121
September 2024116
August 2024125

A total of 790 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202569
May 202576
April 202567
March 202568
February 202554
January 202579
December 202446
November 202461
October 202459
September 202463
August 202465

A total of 429 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202541
May 202540
April 202536
March 202533
February 202530
January 202549
December 202435
November 202437
October 202437
September 202424
August 202431

A total of 199 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202515
May 202517
April 202515
March 202518
February 202521
January 202513
December 202414
November 202418
October 202416
September 202418
August 202414

High Crime Locations Ashfield in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Lakeside View (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Redmile Close (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Robbery1
6. Little Oak Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3

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