Ashfield Crime Rate

Ashfield's most striking crime statistic is its 'Other crime' rate of 3.6 per 1,000 — 82% above the UK average. Despite a stable overall crime rate (-2.3% YoY), the 60.4% YoY rise in robbery is alarming, particularly in urban centres. This contrasts with areas like Brinsley and Underwood, which have a crime rate 146% lower than Ashfield's average.

Ashfield is a diverse local authority encompassing both urban commuter suburbs and rural villages, with a population of over 129,000. Its mix of retail centres, historic market towns, and suburban housing creates distinct micro-environments. For instance, Sutton in Ashfield's higher crime rate may reflect its dense urban fabric and proximity to transport hubs, while Brinsley and Underwood's lower rate likely benefits from its rural isolation and smaller population. The area's proximity to Nottinghamshire's industrial belt may also contribute to anti-social behaviour in certain districts. However, the sharp rise in 'Other crime' suggests unexplained patterns, linked to transient populations or gaps in local policing strategies.

The most striking finding is Ashfield's 'Other crime' rate at 3.6 per 1,000 — 82% above the UK average. This category, which includes unclassified offences, may reflect underreported incidents in rural areas or complexities in categorisation. Violence and sexual offences, though 4% above the UK average, show an 8.6% annual increase, possibly tied to seasonal patterns in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour remains high (17.4 per 1,000, 18% above UK average), likely exacerbated by Ashfield's mix of densely populated suburbs and isolated rural pockets. Shoplifting's 43% exceedance (10.8 per 1,000) may be driven by its retail corridors, though the 23% YoY decline suggests recent interventions. The sharp 60.4% YoY rise in robbery is particularly concerning, linked to increased opportunism in areas with high foot traffic.

Crime in Ashfield has remained stable (-2.3% YoY) over the past year, but the 60.4% YoY increase in robbery is a sharp concern. Monthly trends show a peak in July (9.1 per 1,000/month), likely linked to summer tourism and longer evenings. Robbery's surge may be tied to transient populations in urban areas, while shoplifting's 23% YoY decline (from 10.8 per 1,000) suggests effective interventions. Anti-social behaviour has fallen 20.5% YoY but remains 18% above the UK average, possibly due to Ashfield's mixed urban-rural character.

Ashfield's crime rate (98.6 per 1,000) is 48% higher than Gedling's (66.6 per 1,000), the region's safest area, but 16% lower than Mansfield (114.6 per 1,000), the highest-risk neighbour. This disparity likely reflects Gedling's lower population density and Mansfield's industrial history, which may contribute to higher anti-social behaviour rates.

For Ashfield residents facing above-average 'Other crime' (3.6 per 1,000 — 82% above UK average), proactive security is key, scOS's AI-powered boundary monitoring detects threats before they reach your property, using continuous multi-camera analysis to identify suspicious activity. Its vehicle registration verification feature may help counter rising robbery trends, flagging stolen or cloned plates. With a dedicated scOS Architect handling setup, this system learns household patterns to differentiate between regular visitors and potential intruders — a critical feature in areas with sharp increases in robbery.

How To Keep Safe in Ashfield

For residents in urban centres like Sutton in Ashfield, securing vehicles is crucial given the 3.7 per 1,000 vehicle crime rate — 20% below UK average but rising 16% YoY. Avoid leaving valuables in sight in parking lots near retail hubs. In areas with elevated 'Other crime' (82% above UK average), consider using scOS's AI monitoring to detect unclassified threats. For those in rural areas like Brinsley and Underwood, where crime is 146% lower than Ashfield's average, maintaining community vigilance through Neighbourhood Watch is effective. In high-traffic zones, avoid carrying large sums of cash after 7pm, when the 9.1 per 1,000 monthly peak in July suggests increased opportunity for robbery.