Kirkby-in-Ashfield Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kirkby-in-Ashfield's crime profile in September 2023 reveals a clear dominance of property-related offences over violent crimes, a pattern that may partly explain the area's 12.5% elevation above the UK average crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents. Property crimes accounted for 73 of the 177 total reported incidents, compared to 52 violent crimes. This balance suggests local factors such as retail activity or residential density may influence crime trends, though seasonal dynamics cannot be ruled out. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (29.4% of all crimes), but their rate (2.6 per 1,000) was 5% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 17.0% of total crimes, though its rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 12% above the national figure. The seasonal context of September—coinciding with back-to-school periods and shorter evenings—may have amplified certain patterns, such as increased anti-social behaviour in public spaces or heightened retail-related theft. Drug-related offences (0.6 per 1,000) were 200% above the UK average, a stark deviation that could reflect localized pressures or enforcement trends. While violent crime rates in Kirkby remain slightly below the national average, the concentration of property crimes may indicate vulnerabilities in securing commercial or residential areas during transitional months.

September 2023 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 266.7% (from 3 to 11 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling to 3 cases—a 200% increase. These spikes may reflect seasonal changes, such as increased traffic during school term starts or freshers' week at nearby institutions. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 53.8% (from 65 to 30 cases), and public order offences fell 66.7% (from 15 to 5), potentially linked to fewer gatherings in the evenings as daylight hours diminished. The property-to-violent crime ratio (73:52) remained pronounced, with shoplifting (0.9 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.1 per 1,000) both exceeding UK averages by 61% and 83% respectively. This divergence from the national profile highlights the area's unique challenges, particularly in retail and community spaces. For residents, the 200% increase in drug-related offences (11 cases) raises concerns about localized hotspots or unaddressed supply chains.

Kirkby-in-Ashfield's crime rate in September 2023 (9.0 per 1,000) marked a 26.6% decline from the previous month's rate of 12.2 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 6 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualizes the monthly total of 177 incidents. When scaled to the population of 19,749 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 112 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that, while specific to Kirkby-in-Ashfield, underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the local population. This rate contrasts with the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, though the area's 12.5% elevation remains consistent with prior months. The drop from 12.2 to 9.0 per 1,000 suggests potential interventions or seasonal factors, such as the reduced visibility of outdoor activities in September. However, the persistence of drug-related offences at 200% above the UK average indicates systemic challenges that may require targeted local action.