The total recorded crimes in Kingsway, Ashfield, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingsway crime rate of 0.30 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
In May 2025 the Kingsway has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 0.41 ranking 17th 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.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Kingsway) | Crimes | Rank (Kingsway) | Crimes | Rank (Kingsway) | |
| Hucknall Central | 117 | 2 | 1,459 | 1 | 1,416 | 1 |
| Carsic | 137 | 1 | 1,143 | 2 | 870 | 3 |
| Greenwood & Summit | 113 | 3 | 983 | 3 | 1,048 | 2 |
| Leamington | 59 | 10 | 738 | 5 | 688 | 4 |
| Skegby | 101 | 5 | 953 | 4 | 615 | 7 |
| Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | 103 | 4 | 704 | 6 | 594 | 8 |
| Hucknall West | 69 | 7 | 613 | 11 | 637 | 5 |
| Sutton Central & New Cross | 66 | 8 | 657 | 9 | 630 | 6 |
| Hucknall South | 86 | 6 | 680 | 7 | 398 | 12 |
| Hucknall North | 66 | 9 | 679 | 8 | 529 | 9 |
| Huthwaite & Brierley | 44 | 11 | 652 | 10 | 498 | 10 |
| Selston | 38 | 12 | 463 | 12 | 440 | 11 |
| Stanton Hill & Teversal | 26 | 15 | 278 | 15 | 360 | 13 |
| Abbey Hill | 34 | 13 | 285 | 13 | 216 | 18 |
| Ashfields | 15 | 19 | 282 | 14 | 263 | 14 |
| Kirkby Cross & Portland | 27 | 14 | 270 | 17 | 258 | 15 |
| Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood | 22 | 16 | 270 | 16 | 249 | 16 |
| Sutton St Mary's | 17 | 18 | 216 | 19 | 164 | 19 |
| Jacksdale & Westwood | 9 | 22 | 135 | 22 | 139 | 20 |
| Larwood | 3 | 23 | 144 | 20 | 109 | 22 |
| The Dales | 15 | 20 | 105 | 23 | 104 | 23 |
| Underwood | 13 | 21 | 141 | 21 | 129 | 21 |
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).
Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 7 |
| December 2024 | 6 |
| November 2024 | 9 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 14 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 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kingsway postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |