Crime Rate in Ashfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashfields

The total recorded crimes in Ashfields, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashfields crime rate of 4.79 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ashfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boarhill Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Cuttings Avenue 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ashfields)CrimesRank (Ashfields)CrimesRank (Ashfields)
Hucknall CentralNA NA1,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & SummitNA NA983 31,048 2
CarsicNA NA1,143 2870 3
LeamingtonNA NA738 5688 4
SkegbyNA NA953 4615 7
Hucknall WestNA NA613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New CrossNA NA657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby WoodhouseNA NA704 6594 8
Hucknall SouthNA NA680 7398 12
Hucknall NorthNA NA679 8529 9
Huthwaite & BrierleyNA NA652 10498 10
SelstonNA NA463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & TeversalNA NA278 15360 13
Abbey HillNA NA285 13216 18
Kirkby Cross & PortlandNA NA270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow WoodNA NA270 16249 16
KingswayNA NA228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary'sNA NA216 19164 19
Jacksdale & WestwoodNA NA135 22139 20
LarwoodNA NA144 20109 22
UnderwoodNA NA141 21129 21
The DalesNA NA105 23104 23

Ashfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
April 20251

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
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 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
October 20251
September 20254
July 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
October 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
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 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20253
October 20256
August 20256
July 20256
February 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Ashfields in February 2026

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

1. Boarhill Grove (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Cuttings Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. Fonton Hall Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Mapplewells Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Frederick Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sunnycroft (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Coppice Croft (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Carnelian Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Amber Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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