Crime Rate in Kingsway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsway

The total recorded crimes in Kingsway, Ashfield, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsway crime rate of 0.21 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-76.47% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Kingsway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • St John'S Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Balls Lane with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Kingsway has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 0.21 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)CrimesRank (Kingsway)
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
Ashfields27 14282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
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

Kingsway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
October 20243

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
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202517
May 20257
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241

High Crime Locations Kingsway in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St John'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Balls Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Greenacres (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Grives Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Central Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Quarry Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Crocus Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Halfmoon Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Blidworth Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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