Crime Rate in Kingsway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingsway

The total recorded crimes in Kingsway, Ashfield, UK in March 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Kingsway Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 5
  • Central Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kingsway has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.31 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashfield)CrimesRank (Ashfield)CrimesRank (Ashfield)
Hucknall Central142 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit108 3983 31,048 2
Carsic114 21,143 2870 3
Leamington63 8738 5688 4
Skegby76 6953 4615 7
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse101 4704 6594 8
Hucknall West78 5613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New Cross53 10657 9630 6
Hucknall South70 7680 7398 12
Hucknall North55 9679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley46 11652 10498 10
Selston40 12463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal26 15278 15360 13
Abbey Hill32 13285 13216 18
Ashfields14 18282 14263 14
Kirkby Cross & Portland26 14270 17258 15
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood12 20270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's18 17216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood13 19135 22139 20
Larwood6 22144 20109 22
Underwood5 23141 21129 21
The Dales12 21105 23104 23

Kingsway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20249
June 202418
May 202413
March 202416

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20244
March 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
September 20241
August 202412
July 20247
March 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
March 20242

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
February 20253
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
March 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

High Crime Locations Kingsway in March 2025

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

1. New Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Central Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Festus Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hornbeam Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Greenacres (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Western Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Roseberry Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lindley'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blidworth Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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