Crime Rate in Ashfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashfields

The total recorded crimes in Ashfields, Ashfield, UK in April 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashfields crime rate of 6.12 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakleaf Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Cuttings Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Henning Lane with total crimes: 3

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 April 2025 the Ashfields has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 6.12 ranking 14th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashfields)CrimesRank (Ashfields)CrimesRank (Ashfields)
Hucknall Central133 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit103 3983 31,048 2
Carsic107 21,143 2870 3
Leamington44 10738 5688 4
Skegby90 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West51 7613 11637 5
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse71 5704 6594 8
Sutton Central & New Cross51 8657 9630 6
Hucknall North56 6679 8529 9
Hucknall South49 9680 7398 12
Huthwaite & Brierley37 11652 10498 10
Selston29 13463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal31 12278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 16285 13216 18
Kirkby Cross & Portland19 17270 17258 15
Kingsway23 15228 18238 17
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood18 18270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's14 21216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood16 19135 22139 20
Larwood7 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood10 22141 21129 21

Ashfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
June 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 20248
October 20243
September 202411
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20252
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Ashfields in April 2025

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

1. Oakleaf Crescent (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons4
Shoplifting2
2. Cuttings Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Henning Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rushley View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mapplewells Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Frederick Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Mapplewells Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Calladine Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grange Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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