Crime Rate in Ashfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashfields

The total recorded crimes in Ashfields, Ashfield, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashfields crime rate of 7.18 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 Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cuttings Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Mapplewells Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket 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 July 2025 the Ashfields has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 7.18 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashfields)CrimesRank (Ashfields)CrimesRank (Ashfields)
Hucknall Central164 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit107 2983 31,048 2
Carsic87 51,143 2870 3
Skegby105 3953 4615 7
Leamington75 7738 5688 4
Sutton Central & New Cross87 4657 9630 6
Hucknall West69 8613 11637 5
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse77 6704 6594 8
Hucknall South66 9680 7398 12
Hucknall North53 10679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley50 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal52 11278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 17285 13216 18
Kirkby Cross & Portland32 13270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Kingsway13 20228 18238 17
The Dales21 18105 23104 23
Sutton St Mary's14 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood11 22135 22139 20
Larwood11 21144 20109 22
Underwood10 23141 21129 21

Ashfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
October 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20248
November 20248
October 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20252

High Crime Locations Ashfields in July 2025

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

1. Cuttings Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Mapplewells Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
4. Columbia Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bramble Croft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Rowsley Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fonton Hall Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Mapplewells Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Oakleaf Crescent (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Calladine Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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