Crime Rate in Ashfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashfield

The total recorded crimes in Ashfield, UK in May 2025 are around 1,199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashfield crime rate of 9.49 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (400) incidents (12.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (197) incidents (2.07% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (140) incidents (29.63% increase)
Ashfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Oak Avenue with total crimes: 39
  • Lakeside View with total crimes: 24
  • Hospital with total crimes: 19

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, Carsic (137 crimes), and the safest, Larwood (3 crimes), is 134 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Ashfield.

Similarly, the area of Sutton Central & Leamington (148 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Jacksdale & Underwood (22 crimes), with a difference of 126 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Ashfield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Carsic137
Hucknall Central117
Greenwood & Summit113
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse103
Skegby101

Safest Wards:

Ashfields15
The Dales15
Underwood13
Jacksdale & Westwood9
Larwood3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sutton Central & Leamington148
Sutton Forest Side & New Cross144
Hucknall Town136
Kirkby Central103
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse103

Safest Areas:

Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway38
Selston38
The Dales & South Skegby30
West Hucknall29
Jacksdale & Underwood22

Ashfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ashfield has recorded 1,199 crimes with crime rate of 9.49 ranking 95th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Rushcliffe611 75,875 74,771 7
Gedling689 66,808 66,286 6
Broxtowe824 58,386 57,072 5
Newark and Sherwood1,014 410,169 48,130 4
Bassetlaw1,124 211,723 210,227 2
Mansfield1,184 112,302 111,584 1

Ashfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 395 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 297 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 1006 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025115
April 202588
March 202592
February 202566
January 202592
December 202490
November 2024101
October 202483
September 202473
August 2024102
July 2024104

A total of 322 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

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

A total of 3876 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 352.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 400 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025400
April 2025355
March 2025379
February 2025311
January 2025314
December 2024365
November 2024346
October 2024348
September 2024312
August 2024351
July 2024395

A total of 654 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 83 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20257
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411
September 20242
August 20248
July 202414

A total of 2003 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 182.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 304 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025197
April 2025193
March 2025206
February 2025177
January 2025226
December 2024258
November 202426
October 202417
September 2024102
August 2024304
July 2024297

A total of 171 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202518
February 202521
January 202513
December 202414
November 202418
October 202416
September 202418
August 202414
July 20247

A total of 380 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202536
March 202533
February 202530
January 202549
December 202435
November 202437
October 202437
September 202424
August 202431
July 202428

A total of 392 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202535
March 202538
February 202532
January 202530
December 202437
November 202428
October 202437
September 202434
August 202437
July 202456

A total of 706 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202567
March 202568
February 202554
January 202579
December 202446
November 202461
October 202459
September 202463
August 202465
July 202468

A total of 1558 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 141.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025140
April 2025108
March 2025147
February 2025162
January 2025145
December 2024150
November 2024146
October 2024121
September 2024116
August 2024125
July 2024198

High Crime Locations Ashfield in May 2025

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

1. Little Oak Avenue (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences24
Other theft6
Other crime3
Drugs3
Burglary3
2. Lakeside View (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
5. Milton Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
6. Whyburn Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15

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