Crime Rate in Kingsway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsway

The total recorded crimes in Kingsway, Ashfield, UK in January 2026 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsway crime rate of 0.49 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 Kingsway, encompassing approximately 63,200 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Kingsway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blidworth Road with total crimes: 8
  • St Thomas' Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Philip Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kingsway?

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

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Kingsway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 228 crimes compared to 525.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kingsway recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Kingsway had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 238 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kingsway recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingsway Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Kingsway has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 0.27 ranking 13th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

In 2024, the total Kingsway crimes were 228. The crime rate of Kingsway in 2024 was 12.36 (year) or 1.03 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingsway were around 238 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.27 (year) or 0.77 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)
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
Ashfields21 17282 14263 14
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

Kingsway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 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 (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202512
November 202513
October 202513
September 202516
August 202514
July 20254
June 202517
May 20257
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20256
November 20254
October 20257
September 20254
August 20258
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20252
November 20254
October 20257
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20254
August 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
May 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20254
September 20251
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
February 20253

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

MonthCount
October 20251

High Crime Locations Kingsway in January 2026

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

1. Blidworth Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Thomas' Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Philip Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Kingsway (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. New Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Hornbeam Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greenacres (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hammond Grove (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Manor Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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