Crime Rate in Ashfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashfields

The total recorded crimes in Ashfields, Ashfield, UK in January 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashfields crime rate of 5.58 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 Ashfields, encompassing approximately 3,760 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cuttings Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Charnwood Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ashfields?

To understand the safety of Ashfields, we need to analyze Ashfields crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Ashfields demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 282 crimes compared to 525.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashfields recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Ashfields had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 263 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashfields recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, Ashfields has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ashfields Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Ashfields has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 5.58 ranking 17th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Ashfields crimes were 282. The crime rate of Ashfields in 2024 was 74.99 (year) or 6.25 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashfields were around 263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.94 (year) or 5.83 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ashfields)CrimesRank (Ashfields)CrimesRank (Ashfields)
Hucknall Central135 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit97 3983 31,048 2
Carsic103 21,143 2870 3
Leamington62 7738 5688 4
Skegby94 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West67 6613 11637 5
Hucknall South76 5680 7398 12
Sutton Central & New Cross45 11657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse58 8704 6594 8
Hucknall North55 10679 8529 9
Kirkby Cross & Portland57 9270 17258 15
Huthwaite & Brierley41 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal27 14278 15360 13
Abbey Hill20 18285 13216 18
Kingsway31 13228 18238 17
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's19 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood10 21135 22139 20
Larwood10 22144 20109 22
Underwood16 20141 21129 21
The Dales9 23105 23104 23

Ashfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20255
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202510
November 20251
October 202511
September 202510
August 20259
July 20256
June 202512
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
October 20256
August 20256
July 20256
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
September 20254
July 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20253
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
April 20251

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
April 20254
February 20252

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252

High Crime Locations Ashfields in January 2026

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

1. Cuttings Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Charnwood Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Frederick Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mapplewells Crescent (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Henning Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Fonton Hall Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nursery Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Roods Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Grange Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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