Crime Rate in Kingsway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsway

The total recorded crimes in Kingsway, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsway crime rate of 0.43 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Kingsway Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Crocus Street with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)
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
AshfieldsNA NA282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & PortlandNA NA270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow WoodNA NA270 16249 16
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

Kingsway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
February 20253

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20254
September 20251
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
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 2 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
October 20251

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Kingsway in February 2026

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

1. New Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Crocus Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grives Lane (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
5. Central Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Kingsway (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
7. Hornbeam Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. North Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Nest Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Thomas' Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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