Crime Rate in Ashfields: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashfields

The total recorded crimes in Ashfields, Ashfield, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashfields crime rate of 3.99 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Ashfields Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Mapplewells Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Fox Covert Close 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 May 2025 the Ashfields has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 3.99 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashfields)CrimesRank (Ashfields)CrimesRank (Ashfields)
Hucknall Central117 21,459 11,416 1
Carsic137 11,143 2870 3
Greenwood & Summit113 3983 31,048 2
Leamington59 10738 5688 4
Skegby101 5953 4615 7
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse103 4704 6594 8
Hucknall West69 7613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New Cross66 8657 9630 6
Hucknall South86 6680 7398 12
Hucknall North66 9679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley44 11652 10498 10
Selston38 12463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal26 15278 15360 13
Abbey Hill34 13285 13216 18
Kirkby Cross & Portland27 14270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood22 16270 16249 16
Kingsway19 17228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary's17 18216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood9 22135 22139 20
Larwood3 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood13 21141 21129 21

Ashfields Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
July 202410

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 11 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

High Crime Locations Ashfields in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Mapplewells Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Fox Covert Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fonton Hall Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Cuttings Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Charnwood Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Oakleaf Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rushley View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Boarhill Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Henning Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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